A Basketball Player Is Running at a Constant Speed of 2.5

question 53

Multiple Choice

A basketball player is running at a constant speed of 2.5 m/s when he tosses a basketball upward with a speed of 6.0 m/s. How far does the player run before he catches the ball? Ignore air resistance.

• A)3.1 m
• B)4.5 m
• C)The ball cannot be caught because it will fall behind the player.
• D)6.0 m
• E)7.5 m

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