Solving the Rock Falling: Velocity & Time

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A rock is dropped from a building and passes a 2.00m tall window in 0.164 seconds. The discussion focuses on calculating the velocities of the rock at the top and bottom of the window, as well as the time taken to reach the top and the height from which it was dropped. Participants suggest using kinematic equations, specifically the equation s = ut + 1/2 at², to solve for the unknowns. Confusion arises regarding the use of the correct equations, as some participants note that both initial and final velocities cannot be zero. The conversation emphasizes the importance of selecting the right kinematic equations to isolate variables effectively.
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Homework Statement


A rock is dropped off the top of a building. On the way down, the rock passes a window. The window is known to be 2.00m tall and the stone takes 0.164s to fall past the window.

1)What is the velocity of the rock at the top of the window?
2)What is the velocity of the rock at the bottom of the window?
3)How much time was necessary from the instant the rock was dropped until it reached the top of the window?
4)How far above the top of the window was the rock dropped?

I plugged this but wasn't sure if I started it right.
xo=0 vox= 0 ax=-9.81m/s^2 t=0.164s x=2.00m Vx=?

Homework Equations


2a(x-xo)=vx^2-vox^2
2a(x)=-vox^2
sqrt 2(9.81m/s^2)(2.00m) = 6.26 m/s? not sure if this is the answer for 1). But I pretty sure it can't be right since question 1 and 2 is asking for top velocity and bottom velocity, which is why I'm confused on how to solve this.


The Attempt at a Solution


Attempted once but got stuck on how to continue solving the rest.
 
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Hi Reth0407! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Try s = ut + 1/2 at2 :wink:
 
Hi tiny-tim! Ok that equation would make sense for half. So velocity of rock at bottom would be the full right which is 6.26m/s?
 
6.26 ? :confused:

oh, that's from …​
Reth0407 said:
2a(x-xo)=vx2-vox2
2a(x)=-vox2
sqrt 2(9.81m/s^2)(2.00m) = 6.26 m/s?

no, both those vs are non-zero, why have you left one out?

this is the wrong equation (it doesn't help, because you have two unknowns in it)

you need a constant acceleration equation with only one unknown in it, ie x - xo = vot + 1/2 at2
 
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