SOLUTION: A stone was thrown straight up from the ground. What was its initial velocity in feet per second if it hit the ground after 15 seconds?

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Question 1072733: A stone was thrown straight up from the ground. What was its initial velocity in feet per second if it hit the ground after 15 seconds?

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A stone was thrown straight up from the ground. What was its initial velocity in feet per second if it hit the ground after 15 seconds?
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The ascent time = descent time = 7.5 seconds
The launch speed = impact speed --> it falls for 7.5 seconds
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v = at = 32*7.5 = 240 ft/sec