A projectile is launched at 60 m/s at 30° above the horizontal. Taking m/s², what is the maximum height it reaches?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 45 m
- Step 1: Maximum height is m. Answer: 45 m. Why not the others: 180 m, 90 m and 22.5 m don't fit.
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