A student fires a cannonball vertically upwards. The cannonball returns to the ground after a 4.60s flight. Determine all unknowns and answer the following
questions. Neglect drag and the initial height and horizontal motion of the
cannonball. Use regular metric units (ie. meters).
How long did the cannonball rise?
unit
What was the cannonball's initial speed?
unit
What was the cannonball's maximum height?
unit
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(a). The distance is 207 m.

(b). The initial velocity is 45.0 m/s

(c). The maximum height is 103.3 m

Explanation:

Given that,

Time = 4.60 s

We need to calculate the initial velocity

Using equation of motion

Put the value into the formula

We need to calculate the distance

Using formula of distance

Put the value into the formula

We need to calculate the maximum height

Using equation of motion

Put the value into the formula

Hence, (a). The distance is 207 m.

(b). The initial velocity is 45.0 m/s

(c). The maximum height is 103.3 m

the bal will not change its velocity.

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh

where… mass: measured in kilograms (kg)

gravity: gravity constant on earth = 10.00 m/s2

height: measured in meters (m)

gpe: measured in joules (j) or kilojoules (kj)

how do you solve gpe?

gravitational potential energy (gpe) is the energy an object has because of its position above the. ground.

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh.

mass:

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formula.

example:

given values:

mass = 0.3 kg.