Question Details

If a body is thrown up with the velocity of 15 m/s then maximum height attained by the body is (g = 10 m/s²)

Options

A

11.25 m

B

16.2 m

C

24.5 m

D

7.62 m

Correct Answer :

11.25 m

Solution :

To find the maximum height attained by a body thrown vertically upwards, we can use the equations of motion under gravity.

Let's list the given parameters:
- Initial velocity, u=15 m/s
- Acceleration due to gravity, g=10 m/s2
- Since the body is moving upwards, the acceleration a acting on it is against the direction of motion, so a=-g=-10 m/s2.
- At the maximum height (h), the final velocity of the body becomes zero, so v=0 m/s.

We use the third equation of motion:
v2=u2+2as
Substituting s=h and a=-g into the equation:
v2=u2-2gh

Now, substitute the given values into the formula:
02=(15)2-2×10×h
0=225-20h
20h=225
h=22520
h=11.25 m

Therefore, the maximum height attained by the body is 11.25 m.

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