A ball is kicked at ground level with an initial velocity of 19.5 m/s in the horizontal direction and 12.5 m/s in the vertical direction. At what speed in m/s does the ball hit the ground? For how long does the ball remain in the air in seconds? What is the maximum height reached by the ball in meters?

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 A ball is kicked at ground level with an initial velocity of 19.5 m/s in the horizontal direction and 12.5 m/s in the vertical direction.

At what speed in m/s does the ball hit the ground?

For how long does the ball remain in the air in seconds?

What is the maximum height reached by the ball in meters?


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