Asked in MDCAT Test Series 9 — Force and MotionModerate

A cricketer throws a ball up to a horizontal distance of 150 meters. If he throws the ball vertically upwards with the same effort then, what will be the maximum height projected by the ball?

Correct answer: B. 75 m

  • A. 100 m
  • B. 75 m
  • C. 50 m
  • D. 150 m

Explanation

When a ball is thrown vertically upwards, the maximum height it reaches can be calculated using the equation h = v₀² / (2g), where v₀ is the initial velocity and g is the acceleration due to gravity. In this case, the maximum height projected by the ball when thrown vertically upwards is 75 meters. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not consider the correct formula for calculating the maximum height of a projectile thrown vertically upwards.

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