Chapter 2: Q53. (page 45)
A falling stone takes 0.31 s to travel past a window that is 2.2 m tall (Fig. 2-41). From what height above the top of the window did the stone fall?

Short Answer
The required height is .
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Chapter 2: Q53. (page 45)
A falling stone takes 0.31 s to travel past a window that is 2.2 m tall (Fig. 2-41). From what height above the top of the window did the stone fall?

The required height is .
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