A marble is thrown upward with an initial speed of 15.6 m/s. Assume g=10.0 m/s2 and neglect air resistance. How long (in seconds) does it take for the ball to have its speed reduced by half, still when it's going upward? Give an answer to three significant figures

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A marble is thrown upward with an initial speed of 15.6 m/s.

Assume g=10.0 m/s2 and neglect air resistance.

How long (in seconds) does it take for the ball to have its speed reduced by half, still when it's going upward?

Give an answer to three significant figures.

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