---### Physics Problem Solving**Problem 1: Calculating Captain Marvel's Landing Speed***Problem Statement:*Suppose Captain Marvel leaps from the top of a 20-m tall building. If his initial speed is 12 m/s, then what is his speed just before he lands on the ground?*Options:*A. 24.70 m/s B. 26.41 m/s C. 26.37 m/s D. 23.15 m/s E. 19.77 m/s F. 21.85 m/s---**Problem 2: Roller-Coaster Speed Calculation***Problem Statement:*On the roller-coaster shown, a car is moving 12 m/s toward the right at point 1. Assuming no friction, calculate the speed of the car at point 4.*Diagram Explanation:*The diagram (not displayed here) consists of a roller-coaster track with multiple points. It illustrates the car's trajectory, starting at point 1 with a speed of 12 m/s, and moving along the track. No friction is assumed, simplifying the energy conservation calculations.---### Educational Objectives:1. **Understanding Kinematic Equations:** - Learn how to use kinematic equations to solve problems involving initial speed, height, and gravitational acceleration.2. **Applying Conservation of Energy:** - Apply principles of conservation of mechanical energy to calculate velocities at various points on a frictionless track.### Additional Resources:- [Kinematic Equations and Energy Conservation](link_to_resources)- [Physics Formulas and Concepts](link_to_resources)---*Note: Ensure to practice similar problems to solidify your understanding and improve problem-solving skills.*---

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IYYUJ Suppose Captain Marvel leaps from the top of a 20-m tall building. If his initial speed is 12 m/s, then what is his speed just before he lands on the ground? 20. A. 24.70 m/s D. 23.15 m/s B. 26.41 m/s E. 19.77 m/s C. 26.37 m/s F. 21.85 m/s

IYYUJ Suppose Captain Marvel leaps from the top of a 20-m tall building. If his initial speed is 12 m/s, then what is his speed just before he lands on the ground? 20. A. 24.70 m/s D. 23.15 m/s B. 26.41 m/s E. 19.77 m/s C. 26.37 m/s F. 21.85 m/s

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### Physics Problem Solving

**Problem 1: Calculating Captain Marvel's Landing Speed**

*Problem Statement:*
Suppose Captain Marvel leaps from the top of a 20-m tall building. If his initial speed is 12 m/s, then what is his speed just before he lands on the ground?

*Options:*
A. 24.70 m/s
B. 26.41 m/s
C. 26.37 m/s
D. 23.15 m/s
E. 19.77 m/s
F. 21.85 m/s

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**Problem 2: Roller-Coaster Speed Calculation**

*Problem Statement:*
On the roller-coaster shown, a car is moving 12 m/s toward the right at point 1. Assuming no friction, calculate the speed of the car at point 4.

*Diagram Explanation:*
The diagram (not displayed here) consists of a roller-coaster track with multiple points. It illustrates the car's trajectory, starting at point 1 with a speed of 12 m/s, and moving along the track. No friction is assumed, simplifying the energy conservation calculations.

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### Educational Objectives:

1. **Understanding Kinematic Equations:**
- Learn how to use kinematic equations to solve problems involving initial speed, height, and gravitational acceleration.

2. **Applying Conservation of Energy:**
- Apply principles of conservation of mechanical energy to calculate velocities at various points on a frictionless track.

### Additional Resources:

- [Kinematic Equations and Energy Conservation](link_to_resources)
- [Physics Formulas and Concepts](link_to_resources)

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*Note: Ensure to practice similar problems to solidify your understanding and improve problem-solving skills.*

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