Answer:
h = 16.9 m
Explanation:
When a ball is thrown upward, its velocity gradually decreases, until it stops for a moment, when it reaches the maximum height, while its height increases. Thus, the law conservation of energy states in this case, that:
Kinetic Energy Lost by Ball = Potential Energy Gained by Ball
(0.5)m(Vf² - Vi²) = mgh
h = (0.5)(Vf² - Vi²)/g
where,
Vf = Final Speed of Ball = 0 m/s (Since, ball stops for a moment at highest point)
Vi = Initial Speed of Ball = 18.2 m/s
g = acceleration due to gravity = - 9.8 m/s² ( negative for upward motion)
h = maximum height the ball can reach = ?
Therefore, using values in the equation, we get:
h = (0.5)[(0 m/s)² - (18.2 m/s)²]/(-9.8 m/s²)
h = 16.9 m
