Q81 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 2) · Physics

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 19.6 m s-1 from the top of a tower. The ball strikes the ground after 6 s. The height from the ground up to which the ball can rise will be k5 m. The value of k is _____ (use g=9.8 m s-2)

Correct answer: 392

Solution

Initial velocity of ball is u=19.6 m s-1, final velocity v=0.

Using v=u+at, here, acceleration a=-g.

Time taken in upward motion above tower is ta=ug=19.69.8=2 s

Now, time taken from top most point to ground is td=6-2=4 s.

Or, td=2hmaxg    (Using s=ut+12gt2)

⇒hmax=16×9.82=3925 m.

Hence, the value of k=392.

Hence, the correct answer is 392.

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