Asnowball is thrown with an initial x velocity of 7.5 m/s and an initial y velocity of 8.4 m/s . part a how much time is required for the snowball to reach its highest point

In order to calculate the time taken by the snowball to reach the highest point in its journey, we need to consider the variables along the y-direction.

Let us list out what we know from the question so that we can decide on the equation to be used.

We know that Initial Y Velocity = 8.4 m/s

Acceleration in the Y direction = -9.8 m/, since the acceleration due to gravity points in the downward direction.

Final Y Velocity = 0 because at the highest point in its path, an object comes to rest momentarily before falling down.

Time taken t = ?

From the list above, it is easy to see that the equation that best suits our purpose here is

Plugging in the numbers, we get 0 = 8.4 - (9.8)t

Solving for t, we get t = 0.857 s

Therefore, the snowball takes 0.86 seconds to reach its highest point.