Kinematics motion-falling balloon (answer check)

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving kinematics, specifically the motion of a falling balloon. The balloon takes 0.22 seconds to cross a 1.3-meter high window. The solution confirms that the calculation for the height from which the balloon was dropped is accurate, achieving a 100% correctness rate in the attempt at the solution.

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Homework Statement



A balloon takes 0.22s to cross a 1.3m high window. From what height above was it dropped?

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution



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