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Linear motion

Question: When some volcanoes erupt, big rocks have been measured to shoot upward with speeds of about 1000m/s. show that neglecting air resistance, thses rocks could reach heights exceeding 50 km.
Question asked by: rc2234

Asked on: 21 Sep 2009
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What weight are the rocks? You need to know this to factor into the calculation together with of course the strength of gravity.
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Replied at: 27 Sep 2009
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