Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 2-30

Oscillations — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · water-balloon-building-height

Problem

A student drops a water-filled balloon from the roof of the tallest building in town trying to hit her roommate on the ground (who is too quick). The first student ducks back but hears the water splash 4.021 s after dropping the balloon. If the speed of sound is 331 m/s, find the height of the building, neglecting air resistance.

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