Solving the Physics Problem: Object Thrown Upward with Initial Speed of 8 m/s

[etsie7538]

How do you solve this problem?

An object of mass 0.5 kg is thrown straight upward with an initial speed of 8 m/s. Its total flight time - from release to impact - is 3s. From what height was the object thrown? (Ignore effects due to the air.)


I am not a physics student. I am a virologist who is trying to learn general physics for tutoring purposes. Just thought this would be a good place to post. Thanks!

 

[Quisquis]

I think you're looking for the homework help forums.

 

[Kurdt]

Yes I can solve it but this sounds like homework so what have you tried so far?

 

[etsie7538]

Sorry, guys, I just read the post about homework. I will post there instead.

 

[Johannes]

i'm confused... so the object was thrown upward, flew for 3 seconds and then hit something ?

 

[tiny-tim]

i'm confused... so the object was thrown upward, flew for 3 seconds and then hit something ?

Yes … it hit the physics student who threw it … on the head!