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A ball is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with an initial velocity of 50ms-1. ...

A ball is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with an initial velocity of 50ms-1. What is the total time spent by the ball in the air? (g = 10ms-2)
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  • A 2.5s
  • B 5.0s
  • C 10.0s
  • D 15.0s
  • E 20.0s
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Time to move up:
V = U - gt
0 = 50 - 10t
t = 5.
Total time spent on air = 2t = 10.0s

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