What will be the speed of a ball at it's maximum height when it is thrown vertically upwards with a speed of 9.8 m/s?

Zero

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9.8 m s^{- 1}

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10 m s^{- 1}

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1 m s^{- 1}

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Solution

The correct option is A Zero
The speed of a ball, at it's maximum height will be zero. This is because at the maximum height, the direction of motion of the ball reverses. Reversing of direction can occur only if the speed is zero at the point of reversal.

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