An object is descending toward the Planet X's surface (disregard air resistance). Its height is given by the equation y(t) = b-ct + dt^2, where b = 800 m is the initial height of the object above the Planet X's surface, c = 60.0 m/s, and d=1.05 m/s^2. What is the velocity of the object before it reaches the surface? * 3 sig fig Your answer

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An object is descending toward the Planet X's surface (disregard air resistance). Its
height is given by the equation y(t) = b-ct + dt^2, where b = 800 m is the initial
height of the object above the Planet X's surface, c = 60.0 m/s, and d=1.05 m/s^2.
What is the velocity of the object before it reaches the surface? *
3 sig fig
Your answer
Transcribed Image Text:An object is descending toward the Planet X's surface (disregard air resistance). Its height is given by the equation y(t) = b-ct + dt^2, where b = 800 m is the initial height of the object above the Planet X's surface, c = 60.0 m/s, and d=1.05 m/s^2. What is the velocity of the object before it reaches the surface? * 3 sig fig Your answer
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