A ball is projected vertically upward with an initial velocity of

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

Problem

A ball is projected vertically upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s20\,\text{m/s}. Its velocity becomes zero after 2 s2\,\text{s} and then it starts falling back. Using the velocity–time graph of this motion, determine the maximum height reached by the ball.

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