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Neglecting air resistance, how much would you have to raise the vertical height if you wanted to triple the impact speed of a falling object? a. 4 times b. 9 times c. triple d. double

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Chapter5: Energy

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1. Neglecting air resistance, how much would you have to raise the vertical height if you wanted to triple the impact speed of a falling object?

a. 4 times

b. 9 times

c. triple

d. double

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