A Ball Is Thrown Upward at an Angle with a Speed

question 26

Multiple Choice

A ball is thrown upward at an angle with a speed and direction such that it reaches a maximum height of 16.0 m above the point it was released, with no appreciable air resistance. At its maximum height it has a speed of 18.0 m/s. With what speed was the ball released?

• A) 25.3 m/s
• B) 22.2 m/s
• C) 33.0 m/s
• D) 29.2 m/s
• E) 36.9 m/s

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