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Projectile motion — Question 2

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QUESTION 2

A ball is launched horizontally from a platform 20.0 m20.0\,\text{m} above level ground. Neglecting air resistance, how long does it take to reach the ground?
(A)
1.43 s1.43\,\text{s}
(B)
2.02 s2.02\,\text{s}
(C)
2.86 s2.86\,\text{s}
(D)
4.08 s4.08\,\text{s}
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