Velocity and displacement *sigh* Isimple but seems comple

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A stone is thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s, and the discussion revolves around calculating its maximum height and total time of flight. The correct answers are determined to be 20 meters for maximum height and 4 seconds for total time, as the stone takes 2 seconds to ascend and 2 seconds to descend. The equations of motion, including V = Vo + at and S = So + Vo*t + (1/2)*a*t^2, are essential for solving the problem. The confusion arises from miscalculating the time and velocity, leading to the incorrect selection of answers. Understanding the application of these equations clarifies the solution process for the problem.
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Homework Statement


A stone is thrown vertically up with a velocity of 20ms/s. The maximum height reached by the stone and the total time taken by it to fall on the ground are

(1) 20m and 2 s. (2) 20m and 4 s. (3) 40m and 2 s. (4) 40m and 4 s.

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The Attempt at a Solution


V = s/t
V = 20/1 (since the time taken for the stone is 2s to go up and then come falling down, I divided it by 2 and I chose the first answer as it seemed to get my favorable answer)
V = 20m/s.

But according to the scheme it's the second answer and I really don't understand how it can come, providing that even if they are divided you get the velocity 5m/s.
 
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S = So + Vo*t + (1/2)*a*t^2
V = Vo + a*t

These are the equations that you need to use where

So = initial distance from origin
Vo = initial velocity
a = acceleration

Thats all you need to know to solve this question
 
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