A ball thrown horizontally at 29 m/s travels a horizontal distance of 51 m before hitting the ground. Part A From what height was the ball thrown? Express your answer using two significant figures with the appropriate units. h= Value Units ?

A ball thrown horizontally at 29 m/s travels a horizontal distance of 51 m before hitting the ground. Part A From what height was the ball thrown? Express your answer using two significant figures with the appropriate units. h= Value Units ?

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A ball thrown horizontally at 29 m/s travels a horizontal distance of 51 m
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From what height was the ball thrown?
Express your answer using two significant figures with the appropriate units.
h =
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Units
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