A stone is thrown in a vertically upward direction with a velocity of 6ms−1. If the acceleration of the stone during its motion is 12ms−2 in the downward direction, what will be the height attained by the stone?
A
1.5m
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B
1.2m
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C
0.25m
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D
0.5m
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Solution
The correct option is A1.5m u = 6ms−1 v = 0 a = −12ms−2 s = ? t = ? From the first equation of motion, v = u + at 0 = 6 + (-12)t -6 = -12t t = 612 = 0.5 s From the third equation of motion, v2 - u2 = 2as (0)2 - (6)2 = 2 × (-12) × s - 36 = - 24 × s s = 3624 = 1.5 m