Question

A 0.2 kg ball is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of \( 10 \, \text{m/s} \). What is the maximum height reached by the ball? (Acceleration due to gravity \( g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 \))

• A. \( 5 \, \text{m} \)
• B. \( 10 \, \text{m} \)
• C. \( 20 \, \text{m} \)
• D. \( 2 \, \text{m} \)

Hint:

When an object is thrown upwards, use the kinematic equation \( v^2 = u^2 - 2gh \) to find the maximum height. At the maximum height, the final velocity is zero.