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Chapter 2, Problem 19P
(a)
To determine
The velocity of the ball at top of its flight.
(b)
To determine
The acceleration of the ball at the top point of its flight.
(c)
To determine
The acceleration and velocity of the ball if it hits the ceiling very hard and returns.
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