Rock Thrown from 32m Building: Vertical Velocity at 6m Question

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A rock is thrown from a 32 m high building with a horizontal velocity of 5 m/s, and the question posed is to find its vertical velocity when it reaches 6 m from the ground, using g = 10 m/s². The possible answers provided are 11 m/s, 120 m/s, 23 m/s, 520 m/s, and 16 m/s. One participant believes the answer is 23 m/s but is uncertain and requests others to show their work. The discussion also highlights a participant's previous behavior, leading to a temporary ban for not adhering to forum rules regarding effort in schoolwork. The conversation emphasizes the importance of demonstrating work in solving physics problems.
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Homework Statement


A rock is thrown off of a 32 m high building with a horizontal velocity of 5 m/s. What is the vertical velocity when it reaches 6 m from the ground? Use g = 10 m/s^2

A) 11 m/s
B) 120 m/s
C) 23 m/s
D) 520 m/s
E) 16 m/s

Homework Equations


Kinematics I think

The Attempt at a Solution


I think it is 23 m/s but not sure
 
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Jud Rice said:

Homework Statement


A rock is thrown off of a 32 m high building with a horizontal velocity of 5 m/s. What is the vertical velocity when it reaches 6 m from the ground? Use g = 10 m/s^2

A) 11 m/s
B) 120 m/s
C) 23 m/s
D) 520 m/s
E) 16 m/s

Homework Equations


Kinematics I think

The Attempt at a Solution


I think it is 23 m/s but not sure
Please show your work.
 
berkeman said:
Please show your work.
No.
 
Whelp, then maybe a 10-day vacation from the very helpful PF will adjust your attitude. We require that students show effort on their schoolwork here.
 
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He created a sockpuppet to try to get around his temp ban, so he's not coming back. Unbelievable bad attitude.
 
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