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A stone is dropped from a balloon rising at a constant velocity of $u = 5 \text{ m/s}$. If the stone reaches the ground in $t = 5 \text{ s}$, what was the height $h$ of the balloon when the stone was dropped? (Take $g = 10 \text{ m/s}^2$)

  1. A.100 meters
  2. B.125 meters
  3. C.150 meters
  4. D.75 meters
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Correct answer: B125 meters

Solution

Using , we have . This gives , so . Wait, $25 - 125 = -100$. So . Let me recheck. .

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