A Ball Is Thrown Upward with a Speed and Direction

question 52

Multiple Choice

A ball is thrown upward with a speed and direction such that it reaches a maximum height of 18.0 m above the point it was released. At its maximum height it has a speed of 20.0 m/s. With what speed was the ball released?

• A)27.4 m/s
• B)24.3 m/s
• C)35.1 m/s
• D)31.3 m/s
• E)39.0 m/s

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