Kinematics of a thrown football - Find the path

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A quarterback throws a football at 25 m/s at an angle, taking 3.2 seconds to reach the peak of its trajectory. The total time the ball is in the air is double the ascent time, resulting in 6.4 seconds. The discussion confirms that, without air resistance, the ball maintains its velocity throughout the flight. Participants clarify the calculation method, emphasizing the symmetry of projectile motion. The solution is validated as correct, concluding the inquiry effectively.
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- A quarterback throws a football at 25 m/s at a certain angle above the horizontal. If it took the ball 3.2 s to reach the top of its path, how long was it in the air?

- I have absolutely no idea how to do this :(
 
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I could be wrong, but if there is no air resistance, then the ball would stay at the same velocity the entire time...

>_> Woops. I didn't notice you were asking about the time...
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hahhaha I think I know this one. It takes the exact amount of time for the ball to go up and to come down so just 3.2 x 2 I believe. but it sounds a bit too easy...
 


^ that was right, thank you so much!
 

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