To determine the total airtime of an arrow shot straight up at 20 m/s, the relevant equations of motion must be applied. The initial velocity (u) is 20 m/s, and the acceleration due to gravity (a) is -9.81 m/s². The time to reach the maximum height can be calculated using the equation v = u + at, where the final velocity (v) at the peak is 0 m/s. Once the time to ascend is found, it should be doubled to account for the descent, yielding the total airtime. Understanding the correct formulas and the impact of gravity is crucial for solving this problem.