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A projectile is thrown vertically upward with an initial speed of 15 m/s. Calculate the maximum height it reaches.
- A.11.47 m
- B.10.00 m
- C.9.00 m
- D.12.00 m
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- 11.47 m.
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The correct answer is 11.47 m. This supports Calculate range, time of flight and maximum height where appropriate.
in Projectile motion because it uses the required mechanics relationship directly. The other options are less suitable because they confuse a different force, motion, energy, momentum, or materials concept.
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