A ball is thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 3 m/s from a top of a tall building. The ball strikes the ground 4 seconds later. Determine (a) highest point above the building reached by the ball, (b) height of the building above the

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A ball is thrown vertically upward with an
initial velocity of 3 m/s from a top of a tall
building. The ball strikes the ground
4 seconds later. Determine (a) highest point
above the building reached by the ball, (b)
height of the building above the
ground level, (c) velocity of ball as it hits the
ground.
Transcribed Image Text:A ball is thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 3 m/s from a top of a tall building. The ball strikes the ground 4 seconds later. Determine (a) highest point above the building reached by the ball, (b) height of the building above the ground level, (c) velocity of ball as it hits the ground.
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