During a Basketball Game, a Player Shoots a Ball from Half-Court

question 80

Multiple Choice

During a basketball game, a player shoots a ball from half-court. When the ball reaches a height of 4.5 m above the floor, it is moving at 5.0 m/s. Assuming the shot was perfectly made, it will pass through the rim of the basket, 3.05 m above the floor. How fast is the ball moving when it passes through the rim?

• A) 7.7 m/s
• B) 7.3 m/s
• C) 9.2 m/s
• D) 5.3 m/s

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