Object A was dropped from a crane and object B was thrown upward from the same position.When they reach the ground, which rock has a greater velocity?Which has a greater acceleration?Which arrives first?

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Object A was dropped from a crane and object B was thrown upward from the same position.When they reach the ground, which rock has a greater velocity?Which has a greater acceleration?Which arrives first?

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