A Ball Is Thrown Horizontally with an Initial Velocity of 20.0

question 62

Multiple Choice

A ball is thrown horizontally with an initial velocity of 20.0 m/s from the edge of a building of a certain height. The ball lands at a horizontal distance of 82.0 m from the base of the building. What is the height of the building?

• A) 40.5 m
• B) 60.2 m
• C) 87.9 m
• D) 82.4 m
• E) 50.4 m

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