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Homework Statement
An elevator is moving upward at a constant speed of 2.50 {\rm{ m/s}}. A bolt in the elevator ceiling 3.00 {\rm m} above the elevator floor works loose and falls.
(Part C) What is the speed of the bolt according to an observer standing on one of the floor landings of the building?
(Part D) According to the observer in part C, what distance did the bolt travel between the ceiling and the floor of the elevator?
Homework Equations
Not sure if there really are any special equations just some kinematic equations
h = 1/2gt^2
v_y = gt
The Attempt at a Solution
I got part C correct (the question is pasted on top), which yielded an answer of 5.17 m/s. I just don't what to do for part D.
I take the velocity 5.17m/s and plug it into v_y = gt to get the time and then plug that in the equation for height (given above). I come out with 1.36 m but it doesn't look right to me. Just need someone to check my work because I don't have many attempts left for the problem (its for masteringphysics).
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