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The time it takes for an object to land on the ground when thrown from the top of a tall building can be calculated using the equations of motion and assuming no air resistance.

The motion of the object can be divided into two phases: upward motion and downward motion.

In the upward motion, the object is thrown with an initial vertical velocity (upward), and it slows down due to the force of gravity until it reaches its maximum height and momentarily comes to

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