An Object Is Thrown Vertically and Has an Upward Velocity

question 22

Multiple Choice

An object is thrown vertically and has an upward velocity of 18 m/s when it reaches one fourth of its maximum height above its launch point. What is the initial (launch) speed of the object?

• A) 35 m/s
• B) 25 m/s
• C) 30 m/s
• D) 21 m/s
• E) 17 m/s

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