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A 3.9 kg book is dropped from rest over the edge of a 40 m tall...

A 3.9 kg book is dropped from rest over the edge of a 40 m tall building.

What is the gravitational potential energy of the book at the top of the building? How long does it take to reach the ground?

What is its final velocity just before it hits the ground?

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