From a height of 70 ft above ground, an item is flung vertically upward. The object's starting velocity is 30 ft's while experiencing a constant downward acceleration of 32.2 ft/ s². Look for the following: a. The object's velocity and location at any given time (t) b. The objects highest elevation and the moment it was reached c. The time and velocity at which the object will strike the earth

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From a height of 70 ft above ground, an item is flung vertically upward. The object's starting
velocity is 30 ft/'s while experiencing a constant downward acceleration of 32.2 fi/ s². Look for the
following:
a. The object's velocity and location at any given time (t)
b. The objects highest elevation and the moment it was reached
c. The time and velocity at which the object will strike the earth
Transcribed Image Text:From a height of 70 ft above ground, an item is flung vertically upward. The object's starting velocity is 30 ft/'s while experiencing a constant downward acceleration of 32.2 fi/ s². Look for the following: a. The object's velocity and location at any given time (t) b. The objects highest elevation and the moment it was reached c. The time and velocity at which the object will strike the earth
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