Question

A projectile is launched straight upward at 50 m/s. Neglecting air resistance its speed upon returning to its starting point is:________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The speed of the projectile upon returning to its starting point is 50 m/s.

Explanation:

Given;

initial velocity of the projectile, u = 50 m/s

The velocity of the projectile is maximum before hitting the ground. As the object moves upward, the velocity reduces as it approaches the maximum height, at the maximum height the velocity becomes zero. Also, as the object moves downward, the velocity starts to increase and becomes maximum before hitting the ground.

Therefore, the speed of the projectile upon returning to its starting point is 50 m/s.