A tennis ball with a mass of 0.05 kg is thrown directly upwards. If it initially has 4.7 J of kinetic energy, and it starts from the ground (its initial height is zero) calculate the maximum height in meters the ball reaches. Assume g = 10 m/s^2 and neglect air friction. Leave at least one digit after the decimal point.

A tennis ball with a mass of 0.05 kg is thrown directly upwards. If it initially has 4.7 J of kinetic energy, and it starts from the ground (its initial height is zero) calculate the maximum height in meters the ball reaches. Assume g = 10 m/s^2 and neglect air friction. Leave at least one digit after the decimal point.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter8: Conservation Of Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

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