During practice, a volleyball player has thrown a ball vertically upward with a speed of 50 ft/s. If the player places his hand in the exact same position as when he threw the ball, how long in seconds will it take for the player to catch it?

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During practice, a volleyball player has thrown a ball vertically upward with a speed of 50
ft/s. If the player places his hand in the exact same position as when he threw the ball, how
long in seconds will it take for the player to catch it?
Transcribed Image Text:During practice, a volleyball player has thrown a ball vertically upward with a speed of 50 ft/s. If the player places his hand in the exact same position as when he threw the ball, how long in seconds will it take for the player to catch it?
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