A cabinet, weighing 400 lbs, was pushed out of a penthouse window 2800 feet above the ground in Makati City. Neglecting air resistance, find: a) the time elapsed before it hit the ground; and b) the velocity with which it hit the ground.

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A cabinet, weighing 400 lbs, was pushed
out of a penthouse window 2800 feet
above the ground in Makati City.
Neglecting air resistance, find:
a) the time elapsed before it hit the
ground; and
b) the velocity with which it hit the ground.
Transcribed Image Text:A cabinet, weighing 400 lbs, was pushed out of a penthouse window 2800 feet above the ground in Makati City. Neglecting air resistance, find: a) the time elapsed before it hit the ground; and b) the velocity with which it hit the ground.
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