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bcretired

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on: Jul 28, 2018
A cliff diver' in Mexico dives off a high cliff and falls for 2.3 seconds before hitting the water. (a) How fast is the diver going at impact? (b) How far below the cliff is the diver at this point?

Question 2

What is an electromagnet?
 a. All magnets are electromagnets.
  b. An unscientific term based on confusing electricity with magnetism.
  c. An electrical coil wrapped around an iron core.
  d. Another name for a magnetic pole.
  e. A device that attracts electrons.


sarah_brady415

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

54 m/s, 921 m

Answer to Question 2

c


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