Use this kinematics equation to solve for the initial vertical velocity:
v² = v₀² + 2ad
v = final velocity, vâ‚€ = initial velocity, a = acceleration, d = height traveled
Given values:
v = 0m/s (comes to a rest), a = -9.8m/s², d = 460m - 3m = 457m
Plug in and solve for vâ‚€:
0² = v₀² + 2(-9.8)(457)
vâ‚€ = 94.6m/s