A body is thrown vertically upwards with the velocity u,what will be the greatest height it rise?
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Initial velocity = u
Acceleration a = g in downward direction, opposite to motion
As motion is uniformly accelerated,
v^2 = u^2 + 2as
So, 0 = u^2 - 2gh
So, h = (u^2) /2g
Here, for maximum height, final velocity = 0
Also, as g is in opposite direction to that of motion, it is considered negative.
Acceleration a = g in downward direction, opposite to motion
As motion is uniformly accelerated,
v^2 = u^2 + 2as
So, 0 = u^2 - 2gh
So, h = (u^2) /2g
Here, for maximum height, final velocity = 0
Also, as g is in opposite direction to that of motion, it is considered negative.
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