Question

To celebrate a victory, a pitcher throws her glove straight upward with an initial speed of 5.3 m/s. How long does it take for the glove to reach its maximum height

Answer 1

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For the maximum height the final velocity is zero, because can't up more.

Then, use the formula:

V = Vi + gt

Replacing, we have:

0 m/s = 5,3 m/s + (-9,8 m/s² * t)

0 m/s - 5,3 m/s = -9,8 m/s² * t

(-5,3 m/s) / -9,8 m/s² = t

t = 0,54 s

The time it will take to reach the maximum height is 0,54 seconds.