An object thrown vertically upward comes momentarily to rest after it is released

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

An object thrown vertically upward comes momentarily to rest

1.5\,\text{s}

after it is released. Take

g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2

. The initial speed of the object was closest to: (a)

15\,\text{m/s}

(b)

19.6\,\text{m/s}

(c)

14.7\,\text{m/s}

(d)

9.8\,\text{m/s}