Question

a ball is thrown down at 25 m/s from a 500m tall building. how fast is it traveling when it hits the ground?

Answer 1

Answer:

The speed of the ball when it hits the ground is 102.1 m/s

Explanation:

Given;

initial velocity of ball, u = 25 m/s

distance traveled by the ball = height of the building = h = 500 m

when the ball hits the ground, the final velocity, v = ?

The final velocity of the ball is given by;

v² = u² + 2gh

where;

g is acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s²

v² = (25)² + 2(9.8)(500)

v² = 10425

v = √10425

v = 102.1 m/s

Therefore, the speed of the ball when it hits the ground is 102.1 m/s