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Homework Statement
An object is thrown vertically upward at 35 m/s. The velocity of the object 5.0 seconds later is:
Homework Equations
vf=vo-gt
The Attempt at a Solution
g=9.8 m/s
vo=35 m/s
t=5s
vf=?
vf=35-(9.8)(5)=14 m/s down
I know this is the correct answer, but I'm confused about why you choose the equation above. The first time I worked this problem I tried to use vf=vo+gt. Could someone please explain to me why this would be wrong? Is it maybe because the acceleration is negative?