A frustrated physics student throws her physics text straight down with a speed of 15 m/s from a 50 m high bridge. Neglecting air friction, how much time would it take for the book to reach the water?

A frustrated physics student throws her physics text straight down with a speed of 15 m/s from a 50 m high bridge. Neglecting air friction, how much time would it take for the book to reach the water?

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Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter4: Forces In One Dimension

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2STP

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