A rock is thrown vertically upward from ground level at time t= 0. At t= 1.6 s it passes the top of a tall tower, and 1.1 s later it reaches its maximum height. What is the height of the tower? Number i Units

A rock is thrown vertically upward from ground level at time t= 0. At t= 1.6 s it passes the top of a tall tower, and 1.1 s later it reaches its maximum height. What is the height of the tower? Number i Units

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A rock is thrown vertically upward from ground level at time t = 0. At t = 1.6 s it passes the top of a tall tower,
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