Explanation:
In order to find out if the keys will reach John or not, we can use the formula of projectile motion to find the maximum height reached by the keys:
H = V²Sin²θ/2g
where,
V = Launch Speed = 18 m/s
θ = Launch Angle = 40°
g = 9.8 m/s²
Therefore,
H = (18 m/s)²[Sin 40°]²/(2)(9.8 m/s²)
H = 6.83 m
Hence, the maximum height that can be reached by the projectile or the keys is greater than the height of John's Balcony(5.33 m).
Therefore, the keys will make it back to John.
Here i state the conservation of energy rule and use that to justify my answer. I showed how to manipulate percentages to get the final answer of 11000J (2sf). Hope I'm right xx
