A Ball Thrown Horizontally from a Point 24 M Above

question 77

Multiple Choice

A ball thrown horizontally from a point 24 m above the ground,strikes the ground after traveling horizontally a distance of 18 m.With what speed was it thrown,assuming negligible air effects?

• A)6.1 m/s
• B)7.4 m/s
• C)8.1 m/s
• D)8.9 m/s

---

Definitions:

Federal Government

The government system that unites separate states or provinces within a country under a central authority but allows these states certain powers of self-government.

Entitlement

Government programs guaranteeing certain benefits to a particular group or segment of the population, such as Social Security and Medicare.

Social Security

A government program designed to provide financial assistance to people who are retired, disabled, or in other specific situations that affect their earning capacity.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program in the United States for people aged 65 and older, and for some younger individuals with disabilities.