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Question
A ball of mass 0.20 kg is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 20 m s-1. Calculate the maximum potential energy it gains as it goes up.
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Solution
Potential energy at the maximum height = initial kinetic energy
= `1/2` mv2
= `1/2×0.20 ×20 ×20`
= 40 J.
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