A ball is thrown at an upward angle. The horizontal speed of the ball is 20 m/s and the ball covers a distance of 10 m. The maximum height of the arc through which the ball travels is
A) 1.2 m.
B) 4.9 m.
C) 10 m.
D) It cannot be determined from this information.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The maximum height of the arc cannot be determined with the information provided because the vertical speed or the angle of projection is not given. The horizontal speed and distance covered do not provide enough information to calculate the maximum height of the trajectory.

A Ball Is Thrown at an Upward Angle