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5 September, 23:09

A stone is thrown straight downward with a speed of 20 m/s from the top of a tall building. If the stone strikes the ground 3.0 seconds later, about how tall is the building?

A) 45m

B) 60m (wrong)

C) 90m

D) 105 m

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  1. 5 September, 23:24
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    Do you remember this formula for the distance traveled while accelerated?

    Distance = (initial speed) x (t) plus (1/2) x (acceleration) x (t²)

    I think this is exactly what we need for this problem.

    initial speed = 20 m/s down

    acceleration = 9.81 m/s² down

    t = 3.0 seconds

    Distance down = (20) x (3) plus (1/2) x (9.81) x (3) ²

    Distance = (60) plus (4.905) x (9)

    Distance = (60) plus (44.145) = 104.145 meters

    Choice D) is the closest one.
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