A stone is projected vertically upward with an initial speed of

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Problem

A stone is projected vertically upward with an initial speed of 20 m/s20\,\text{m/s}. Neglect air resistance. What maximum height (above the point of projection) will the stone reach? (Take g=9.8 m/s2g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2.) (a) 40.8 m40.8\,\text{m} (b) 10.2 m10.2\,\text{m} (c) 20.4 m20.4\,\text{m} (d) 20.0 m20.0\,\text{m}

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