A ball is thrown downward from the top of a building with an initial speed of 25 m/s. It strikes the ground after 2.0 s. How high is the building, assuming negligible air resistance?   A) 20 m   E) No answer   D) 70 m    C) 50 m   B) 30 m

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  1. A ball is thrown downward from the top of a building with an initial speed of 25 m/s. It strikes the ground after 2.0 s. How high is the building, assuming negligible air resistance?

     
    1. A) 20 m

       
    2. E) No answer

       
    3. D) 70 m 

       
    4. C) 50 m

       
    5. B) 30 m

       
       
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