Problem 1: An object is thrown straight up with an initial velocity of 17 m/s. Part (a) How high does it go in meters? Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. h = Part (b) How long is it in the air in seconds? Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. t =

Problem 1: An object is thrown straight up with an initial velocity of 17 m/s. Part (a) How high does it go in meters? Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. h = Part (b) How long is it in the air in seconds? Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. t =

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Problem 1: An object is thrown straight up with an initial velocity of 17 m/s.
Part (a) How high does it go in meters?
Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression.
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Part (b) How long is it in the air in seconds?
Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression.
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