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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134609034
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 52P
A football is kicked straight up into the air; it hits the ground 5.2 s later.
a. What was the greatest height reached by the ball? Assume it is kicked from ground level.
b. With what speed did it leave the kicker's foot?
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