If a person drops a ball from 500 m above the ground, determine (a) The time that it takes the ball to reach the ground (b) The speed of the ball the moment it hits the ground (c) The speed of the ball 3 seconds after the person drops it

If a person drops a ball from 500 m above the ground, determine (a) The time that it takes the ball to reach the ground (b) The speed of the ball the moment it hits the ground (c) The speed of the ball 3 seconds after the person drops it

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If a person drops a ball from 500 m above the ground, determine
(a) The time that it takes the ball to reach the ground
(b) The speed of the ball the moment it hits the ground
(c) The speed of the ball 3 seconds after the person drops it

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