Can you please check if my answers are correct?

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The discussion focuses on solving physics problems related to motion under constant acceleration and free fall. The first problem involves an object accelerating at 8 m/s², resulting in a speed of 40 m/s after 5 seconds and an average speed of 20 m/s. The second problem addresses a stone thrown vertically with an initial velocity of 49 m/s, reaching a maximum height of 122.5 m in 5 seconds. Lastly, a stone dropped from a height of 60 m takes approximately 12.24 seconds to hit the water, with a speed of 34.29 m/s upon impact.

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An object starts from rest w/ a constant acceleration of 8m/s^2 along straight line.
a)find the speed at the end of 5 sec.------40sec
b)the ave. spped for the sec interval------20m/s

A stone is thrown vertically upward w/ an initial velocity of 49m/s
a)How long does it take to reach the highest point-----5 sec
b)How far does the stone go---122.5m
c)How fast does the stone go----4.52s



A stone is dropped from a bridge w/c is 60m above seal level. a)find the time before it hits the water----12.24s
b)Speed upon hitting the water---34.29m/s


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Hi honestliar! :smile:

They're ok except for …
honestliar said:
a)find the time before it hits the water----12.24ss

(and I don't understand the question "c)How fast does the stone go" :confused:)
 

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