Problem concerned to kinematics

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In summary, a body thrown vertically upwards from a bridge with a velocity of 20 m/s strikes the water below after 3 seconds. The height of the bridge over the water level is not specified, but the answer given in the key is 5 meters. However, based on the equations used, it is unclear how this answer was obtained and it appears that there may be an error in the problem statement.
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Homework Statement



A body standing on a bridge throws a stone vertically upwards with a velocity of 20 m/s. it strikes the water below after 3 seconds, the height of the bridge over the water level in the river is :
a. 45 m
b. 10 m
c. 5 m
d. 15 m

Homework Equations



vf^2= 2aS + vi^2

The Attempt at a Solution


its ans mentioned in key is 5m, but i dnt undrstand how !
The time taken to reach max height (h) is given by..
v = u - gt .. where v = 0 m/s
t = u/g .. .. 20m/s / 9.80m/s² = 2s ..

So it takes 2x2s (4s) to return to the position it was thrown from (on the bridge) .. yet the question gives a time 3s to reach the water below the bridge.
 
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You're right. It makes no sense. (Must be an error in the problem statement.)
 

Related to Problem concerned to kinematics

1. What is kinematics?

Kinematics is the branch of physics that studies the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.

2. What are the three main quantities used in kinematics?

The three main quantities used in kinematics are displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

3. What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to the rate at which an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that refers to both the speed and direction of an object's motion.

4. Can you provide an example of kinematics in real life?

One example of kinematics in real life is the motion of a pendulum. The displacement, velocity, and acceleration of the pendulum can be analyzed using kinematic equations.

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