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FMA-2020B-01 · 2020B F = ma (AAPT)

2020 F = ma Exam B — Question 1

A ball is bouncing vertically between a floor and ceiling, which are both horizontal and separated by 4 m. All collisions are perfectly elastic, and when the ball hits the floor, it has a speed of 12 m/s. How long does a complete up-down cycle take?
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