Explain why the time taken by a ball to reach its maximum height when thrown…

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

Problem

Explain why the time taken by a ball to reach its maximum height when thrown vertically upward does not depend on the mass of the ball (neglect air resistance).

Related theory

Newton's Second Law & Dynamics
Free-Fall & Vertical Motion
Gravitation
Kinematic equations
Motion of objects under gravity
Motion in a straight line

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