The kinetic energy is the same as the potential energy of raising it 40cm (0.4m). That's mgh where m is mass of ball. Its then 3.924*m, whatever m is equal to in kg.
Black surfaces is you'r answer. or dark mater. ya those are you'r answer.
250 m. for a longer explanation or solution look at this article, i’m sorry.
https://www.quora.com/A-projectile-is-thrown-so-it-travels-a-maximum-range-of-1000m-How-high-will-it-rise
You're fishing for "polarization".
Fresh snow is the surface that exhibits the highest albedo measurement.