Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt
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Chapter 10, Problem 26RCQ
A ball is thrown horizontally from a cliff at a speed of 10 m/s. You predict that its speed 1 s later will be slightly greater than 14 m/s. Your friend says it will be 10 m/s. Show who is correct.
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