Question: A rock climber stands on top of a 52 m high cliff overhanging a pool of water. He throws two stones vertically downward 1.0 s apart and observes that they cause a single splash. The initial speed of the first stone was 2.5 m/s.
A) How long after the release of the first stone does the second stone hit the water? (in seconds)
B) What was the initial speed of the second stone? (in m/s)
C) What is the speed of the first stone as it hits the water? (in m/s)
D) What is the speed of the second stone as it hits the water? (in m/s)