You throw a ball straight down from an apartment balcony to the ground below. The ball has an initial velocity of 5.5 m/s, directed downward, and it hits the ground 2 s after it is released. You will be asked to find the height of the balcony.  Which kinematic equation can you use to find the height of the balcony? Group of answer choices Δy =v0 t + ½ at2 Δy =1/2(v0+vf)t vf=v0+at vf2=v02+2a Δy

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You throw a ball straight down from an apartment balcony to the ground below. The ball has an initial velocity of 5.5 m/s, directed downward, and it hits the ground 2 s after it is released. You will be asked to find the height of the balcony.  Which kinematic equation can you use to find the height of the balcony?
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Δy =v0 t + ½ at2
Δy =1/2(v0+vf)t
vf=v0+at
vf2=v02+2a Δy
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