A ball is thrown straight up in the air. When it reaches a height that is n times smaller than the maximum height it can reach, its speed is v. Calculate the maximum height, in meters. n = 3.9 v = 16.8 m/s

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A ball is thrown straight up in the air. When it reaches a height that is n times smaller than
the maximum height it can reach, its speed is v. Calculate the maximum height, in meters.
n = 3.9
v = 16.8 m/s
to saue all answers.
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 2 A ball is thrown straight up in the air. When it reaches a height that is n times smaller than the maximum height it can reach, its speed is v. Calculate the maximum height, in meters. n = 3.9 v = 16.8 m/s to saue all answers.
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