ball is thrown vertically into the air at a velocity of 180 ft/sec. After 5 seconds, another ball is shot vertically into the air. What initial velocity must the second ball have in order to meet the first ball 375 feet from the ground.

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A ball is thrown vertically into the air at a velocity of 180 ft/sec. After 5 seconds, another ball is shot vertically into the air. What initial velocity must the second ball have in order to meet the first ball 375 feet from the ground.

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