A physics major builds a potato launcher and tests it in an open field. The student launches a potato with a velocity of 12m/s at an angle of 30°. The potato is found 60 meters from the launch site . Which of the following represents the maximum height achieved by the potato?
Correct answer: B. 1.8m
- A. 0.3m
- B. 1.8m
- C. 5m
- D. 18m
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: 1.8m. To calculate the maximum height achieved by the potato, we need to consider the vertical component of the initial velocity. Using the equation for uniformly accelerated motion, we can calculate the time it takes for the potato to reach the highest point. Then, using this time, we can determine the maximum height reached by the potato. Option A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately calculate the maximum height based on the given information.
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