A 12-kg cannonball is fired with a velocity of 12 m/s from 26 m above the ground. It hits a target that is 13 m above the ground. With what velocity does it hit, in m/s? (Round your answer to one decimal place if necessary.)

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A 12-kg cannonball is fired with a velocity of 12 m/s from 26 m above the ground. It hits a
target that is 13 m above the ground. With what velocity does it hit, in m/s? (Round your answer to
one decimal place if necessary.)
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mass = 12 kg

initial velocity = 12 m/s

initial height = 26 m

final height = 13 m

 

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