Explain why the time taken by a ball to reach its highest point is equal to the time…

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Explain why the time taken by a ball to reach its highest point is equal to the time it takes to return to the point of projection, if air resistance is neglected.

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