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Homework Statement
Concept Simulation 2.3 provides some background for this problem. A ball is thrown vertically upward, which is the positive direction. A little later it returns to its point of release. The ball is in the air for a total time of 8.21 s. What is its initial velocity? Neglect air resistance.
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Homework Equations
xf=xo+vo+1/2at2[/B]
The Attempt at a Solution
known values
xf = 0 because it comes back to where it was released from
xo = 0 because initial displacement is going to be 0
a = -9.8m/s2
t = 8.21 s
so couldn't you solve by using the kinematic formula xf=xo+vo+1/2at2
and then solving for vo
leaving you with -vo=xo+1/2at2-xf
and because both the initial displacement and final displacement are 0
-vo = 1/2 at2 ?
so -vo=-9.8⋅8.212
which gives me -330.62 which would be just 330.62m/s but it is incorrect. pls helpp[/B]