A man on a motorcycle plans to make a jump as shown in the figure.     If he leaves the ramp with a speed of 34.5 m/s and has a speed of 32.5 m/s at the top of his trajectory, determine his maximum height (h) (in m) above the end of the ramp. Ignore friction and air resistance.   _____________ m

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A man on a motorcycle plans to make a jump as shown in the figure.
 
 
If he leaves the ramp with a speed of 34.5 m/s and has a speed of 32.5 m/s at the top of his trajectory, determine his maximum height (h) (in m) above the end of the ramp. Ignore friction and air resistance.
 
_____________ m
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