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2. A ball is dropped from a moving car. Will it take more time for the ball to hit the ground than if the ball was dropped from a stationary (NOT MOVING) car? Explain your answer.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter4: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.8OQ: A girl, moving at 8 m/s on in-line skates, is overtaking a boy moving at 5 m/s as they both skate on...

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