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Motion in a Straight Line: Vertical Motion MCQ

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Vertical MotionMediumQuestion 5218

Question

A ball is thrown vertically upward with velocity 20 m/s (g = 10 m/s²). The maximum height reached is:
  1. A
    10 m
  2. B
    20 m
    Correct
  3. C
    40 m
  4. D
    200 m

Correct answer

20 m

Explanation

v² = u² − 2gh. At max height: 0 = 400 − 20h → h = 20 m.