Introductory Problem!

Classical Mechanics Level 1

What is the maximum height reached by a ball thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity $6 \text{ m/s}$ ?

Note: Take $g = 10 \text{ m/s}^{2}$ .

Provide your answer in $\text{cm}$ .

1 solution

Swapnil Das
May 27, 2015

Maximum height reached = $\frac { { u }^{ 2 } }{ 2g }$

Getting the values plugged, we get $\frac { { 6 }^{ 2 } }{ 20 } = 1.8 m = 180 cm$

Yeah..!! An exclusive use of NEWTON'S third law of motion...Carefully drafted question...liked it..!!! :)

Rahul Singh - 6 years ago

Thank You! I hope I could create harder problems in future!

Swapnil Das - 6 years ago

But I think this set was meant for the beginners...Try raising the level of questions gradually...

Rahul Singh - 6 years ago

@Rahul Singh – Yes, but I am trying to develop my set as well as myself, well thank you for solving my set!

Swapnil Das - 6 years ago

@Swapnil Das – Well I loved it..!!! Reminded me of the time when I was fascinated for PHYSICS for the 1st time...

Rahul Singh - 6 years ago