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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving the motion of a stone thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. The correct answers are determined to be a maximum height of 20 meters and a total time of 4 seconds for the stone to return to the ground. The calculations utilize the equations of motion, specifically V = Vo + at and S = So + Vo*t + (1/2)*a*t^2, where acceleration due to gravity is considered. The confusion arises from miscalculating the time of ascent and descent.

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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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