Calculating Maximum Height of a Projectile in Fluid Resistance Problem

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The problem involves calculating the maximum height of a rock projected upward in water, considering fluid resistance modeled by the equation Fd = kv. Given the terminal speed of 2.0 m/s and an initial speed of 6.0 m/s, the solution requires constructing and solving a differential equation for the rock's motion. The constant k can be derived from the terminal velocity, which is essential for determining the maximum height reached by the rock.

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A small rock moves in water, and the force (fluid resistance) exerted on it by the water is given by the equation Fd = kv, where k is a constant. The terminal speed of the rock is measured and found to be 2.0m/s. The rock is projected upward at an initial speed of 6.0m/s. You can ignore the buoyancy force on the rock. Find the maximum height that the rock reaches.

I'm not quite sure if there is enough information given to actually solve this question. I can't seem to figure out how to start the question either :(
 
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There's enough information. You have to construct and solve a differential equation for the motion of the rock as it rises. Start by finding an expression for the constant k in terms of the terminal velocity and any other relevant constants.
 

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