A ball is released from rest at a height of 4m. At what speed does it hit the ground?

First write out information from the question.s=4m u=0m/s v=? a=9.8m/s2 t=Choose correct "suvat" equation: v2=u2+2asSubstitute in known variables.Obtain v= 8.9m/s

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