A ping-pong ball leaves the edge of a table with a horizontal speed of and lands from…

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

Problem

A ping-pong ball leaves the edge of a table with a horizontal speed of

3.0\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}

and lands

1.2\,\text{m}

from the table’s edge on the floor. Ignore air resistance. What is the height of the table? (a)

1.6\,\text{m}

(b)

0.39\,\text{m}

(c)

0.78\,\text{m}

(d)

1.2\,\text{m}