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Motion in a Straight Line: Mixed Motion Concepts MCQ

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Mixed Motion ConceptsHardQuestion 5249

Question

A body thrown vertically up passes a point P at height h with velocity v. The maximum height reached above P is:
  1. A
    v/2g
  2. B
    v²/2g
    Correct
  3. C
    v²/g
  4. D
    2v²/g

Correct answer

v²/2g

Explanation

At P, velocity = v (upward). Extra height above P: using v² = 2gH → H = v²/2g.