A-Level Physics - Year 1 (AS): The maximum vertical height occurs when the vertical component of velocity becomes 0. The relevant values are: s = ? u = 17.3 m/s v = 0 m/s a = -9.81 m/s² How do you calculate the time to reach maximum height?

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The maximum vertical height occurs when the vertical component of velocity becomes 0. The relevant values are:  s = ? u = 17.3 m/s v = 0 m/s a = -9.81 m/s²  How do you calculate the time to reach maximum height?

daavide · Accepted Answer

Use the formula v = u + at: 0 = 17.3 + (-9.81)t.
 t = 1.76 s.

A-Level Physics - Year 1 (AS)

The maximum vertical height occurs when the vertical component of velocity becomes 0. The relevant values are: s = ? u = 17.3 m/s v = 0 m/s a = -9.81 m/s² How do you calculate the time to reach maximum height?

Use the formula v = u + at: 0 = 17.3 + (-9.81)t. t = 1.76 s.

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