An object is dropped from the top of a tower which is 178 meters high. What is the velocity of the object when it hits the ground? Note: Upward velocity is positive, downward velocity is negative. Round your answer to 2 decimal places Velocity in m/s = Number

An object is dropped from the top of a tower which is 178 meters high. What is the velocity of the object when it hits the ground? Note: Upward velocity is positive, downward velocity is negative. Round your answer to 2 decimal places Velocity in m/s = Number

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

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Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

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Note: Upward velocity is positive, downward velocity is negative.
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