What is the initial speed of the egg?

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The problem involves determining the initial speed of an egg thrown vertically upward from a tall building, given its position after a certain time. The context is kinematics, specifically focusing on motion under gravity without air resistance.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the initial steps needed to approach the problem, with some expressing uncertainty about where to begin. There are mentions of relevant equations and concepts such as kinematic relationships and conservation of energy.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring initial thoughts and equations. Some guidance has been offered regarding relevant equations and concepts, but no consensus or clear direction has emerged yet.

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Participants have noted a lack of initial attempts and are questioning the values and directions of acceleration during the egg's motion.

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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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Welcome to the forums,

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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