I drop a baseball from the top of a 18m window, somebody right below me throws their own baseball straight up at the same time.  Their baseball leaves their hand 2.2m above the ground with a speed of 10.1m/s.  When I dropped the baseball it was from rest.  What is their height when they meet?

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Distance and Speed

The speed, distance and time relation forms the basis of study of motion. You will need these concepts in the study of Mechanics. This concept is applicable for students who are studying the following courses –