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A water ballon is thrown downward at -0.5 m/s and is moving at -13.9 m/a tight as it reaches the ground. From what initial height was it initially thrown?

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A water ballon is thrown downward at -0.5 m/s and is moving at -13.9 m/a tight as it reaches the ground. From what initial height was it initially thrown?

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Initial speed of water balloon u = -0.5 m/s

Final speed of water balloon v = -13.9 m/s.

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