Shooting An Arrow: The Final Velocity

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The discussion focuses on calculating the final velocity of an arrow using kinematic equations. The relevant formulas provided include y = -1/2 g t^2 + v_0 t + y_0 and Δv = v_0 - g t, where g represents gravitational acceleration. The user emphasizes the importance of including all necessary sections in forum posts to ensure clarity and completeness. The absence of these sections is noted as a potential oversight that could hinder understanding.

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Homework Statement

http://www.angelfire.com/punk/slayer_coool/arrow.jpg
The information is there.
Its vertical sorry.
But I need to know the final velocity.
 
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The image doesn't work.
But if it's the type of question I think it is: use formulas like
y = -1/2 g t^2 + v_0 t + y_0
\Delta v = v_0 - g t
a = -g

Apart from that, I noticed two sections which are inserted by default into new posts here, are missing from your question. I assume that is an accident, because they are there for a good reason?
 

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