A rock of mass 0.5 kg is shot straight up in the air at 3 ms1 from the top of a cliff 20 m high. a) Draw a picture of the situations along with an appropriate coordinate system of your choice. b) Using COE, determine how far above the top of the cliff the rock goes before beginning to fall back down. c) Using COE, determine how fast is the rock moving when it hits the ground at the bottom of the cliff.

A rock of mass 0.5 kg is shot straight up in the air at 3 ms1 from the top of a cliff 20 m high. a) Draw a picture of the situations along with an appropriate coordinate system of your choice. b) Using COE, determine how far above the top of the cliff the rock goes before beginning to fall back down. c) Using COE, determine how fast is the rock moving when it hits the ground at the bottom of the cliff.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter3: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18P

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