Answer:
y₀ = 10.625 m
Explanation:
For this exercise we will use the kinematic relations, where the upward direction is positive.
y = y₀ + v₀ t - ½ g t²
in the exercise they indicate the initial velocity v₀ = 8 m / s.
when the rock reaches the ground its height is zero
0 = y₀ + v₀ t - ½ g t²
y₀i = -v₀ t + ½ g t²
let's calculate
y₀ = - 8 2.5 + ½ 9.8 2.5²
y₀ = 10.625 m
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