EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS
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Chapter 8.4, Problem 1BE
In Example 8–3, what is the rock's speed just before it hits the ground?
(a) 6.5 m/s;
(b) 7.0 m/s;
(c) 7.7 m/s;
(d) 8.3 m/s;
(e) 9.8 m/s.
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