Question

A ball is thrown horizontally at a speed of 24 meters per second from the top of a cliff. if the ball hits the ground 4.0 seconds later, approximately how high is the cliff?

Answer 1

Answer:

78.4 m

Explanation:

To obtain the height of the cliff;

We can use the Relation to obtain the final velocity, v

v = u + at

a = acceleration due to gravity = 9.8m/s²

v = 0 + (9.8*4)

v = 0 + 39.2

v = 39.2 m/s

To obtain the Height, S

v² = u² + 2aS

39.2^2 = 0 + 2(9.8)S

39.2^2 = 0 + 19.6S

1536.64 = 19.6S

S = 1536.64 / 19.6

S = 78.4 m