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A bullet shot straight up returns to its starting point in 10 s. What is the initial speed of the bullet, assuming negligible air resistance? 9.8 m/s 49 m/s 98 m/s 25 m/s

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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A bullet shot straight up returns to its starting point in 10 s. What is the initial speed of the bullet, assuming negligible air resistance?

		9.8 m/s
		49 m/s
		98 m/s
		25 m/s

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