What is the initial speed of the egg?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the initial speed of an egg thrown vertically upward from a tall building, which reaches a point 50.0 m below its starting position after 5.00 seconds. Participants emphasize the importance of using kinematic equations, specifically mentioning x = x0 + v0t + 1/2at^2 and v = v0 + at, to solve the problem. There is a focus on understanding the acceleration due to gravity and its effect on the egg's motion. The thread highlights the need for a foundational grasp of physics concepts like conservation of energy and kinematic relationships. Overall, the discussion seeks to clarify the steps needed to approach the problem effectively.
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Im having some problems with this question. Some help would be nice. Thanks.

An egg is thrown nearly vertically upward from a point near the cornice of a tall building. It just misses the cornice on the way down and passes a point a distance 50.0 m below its starting point at a time 5.00 s after it leaves the thrower's hand. Air resistance may be ignored.

What is the initial speed of the egg?
 
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What have you attempted thus far?
 
help

i haven't done anything yet, because i don't know where to being.
 
At least, what do you think you should start with? :smile:
 
cuttie2nv143 said:
i haven't done anything yet, because i don't know where to being.


Do you have any equations, or a textbook that goes trough similar problems in the text etc?

Conservation of energy, kinematic relationsships etc?
 
i have equations like x=xo+voxt+1/2axt^2 and vx=vox+axt
 
Do you know the value and direction of acceleration at the different parts of the eggs motion?
 

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