Ch 02: Kinematics in One Dimension
Chapter 2, Problem 2
A rock is tossed straight up from ground level with a speed of 20 m/s. When it returns, it falls into a hole 10 m deep. (a) What is the rock's speed as it hits the bottom of the hole?
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