A rock is dropped from a height h above the ground. It falls and hits the ground with a speed of 11m/s. From what height should the rock be dropped so that its speed on hitting the ground is 22m/s? Neglect air resistance.

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A rock is dropped from a height h above the ground. It falls and hits the ground with a speed of 11m/s. From what height should the rock be dropped so that its speed on hitting the ground is 22m/s? Neglect air resistance.

 

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