A ball is thrown downward from the top of a tower with a speed of 6 meters per second. It took 3 seconds for the ball to hit the ground. 1. Find the impact speed of the ball as it hits the ground. 2. Approximate the height of the tower.

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A ball is thrown downward from the top of a tower with a speed of 6 meters per second. It took 3 seconds for the ball to hit the ground.

1. Find the impact speed of the ball as it hits the ground.

2. Approximate the height of the tower.

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