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Homework Statement
Height reached by a ball if it is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 40m/s
Homework Equations
Using V^2=u^2+2as
The equation for transposing V^2=u^2+2as is given by V = √(u^2+2as), where V is the final velocity, u is the initial velocity, a is the acceleration, and s is the displacement.
The equation V^2=u^2+2as represents the relationship between velocity, acceleration, and displacement in a linear motion with constant acceleration. It is derived from the equations of motion and is commonly used in physics and engineering.
To use the equation V^2=u^2+2as, you need to know the values of three variables: initial velocity (u), acceleration (a), and displacement (s). Plug in these values into the equation and solve for the final velocity (V). Make sure to use the appropriate units for each variable.
No, the equation V^2=u^2+2as is only valid for linear motion with constant acceleration. It cannot be used for other types of motion, such as circular or projectile motion.
The equation V^2=u^2+2as can be derived from the equation for kinetic energy, which is given by K = ½mv^2, where m is the mass of the object and v is its final velocity. This shows that the final velocity (V) is directly related to the object's kinetic energy. Additionally, the term u^2 represents the initial kinetic energy, and 2as represents the work done by the acceleration on the object.