As shown in Figure, a stone is thrown vertically into the air from the top of tower 100 ft. high. At the same instant, a second stone is thrown upward from the ground. The initial velocity of first stone is 50 ft/sec and that of second stone is 75 ft/sec. When and where vill the stones be at the same height from the ground? Sa = ? Vi.=50 ft/sec Sb = ? 100.0 ft Tower Vis=75 ft/sec

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As shown in Figure, a stone is thrown vertically into the air from the top of tower 100 ft.
high. At the same instant, a second stone is thrown upward from the ground. The initial
velocity of first stone is 50 ft/sec and that of second stone is 75 ft/sec. When and where
will the stones be at the same height from the ground?
Sa =?
Vi.=50 ft/sec
Sb = ?
100.0 ft
Tower
Vis=75 ft/sec
Transcribed Image Text:As shown in Figure, a stone is thrown vertically into the air from the top of tower 100 ft. high. At the same instant, a second stone is thrown upward from the ground. The initial velocity of first stone is 50 ft/sec and that of second stone is 75 ft/sec. When and where will the stones be at the same height from the ground? Sa =? Vi.=50 ft/sec Sb = ? 100.0 ft Tower Vis=75 ft/sec
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