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Question
A ball is projected vertically upward with a speed of 50 m/s. Find the maximum height.
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Solution
Given:
Initial speed of the ball, u = 50 m/s
Acceleration, a = −10 m/s2
At the highest point, velocity v of the ball is 0.
Maximum height = 125 m
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