Calculating displacement, distance traveled, and max height

In summary, displacement can be calculated by subtracting the initial position from the final position and takes into account both magnitude and direction. It differs from distance traveled in that it considers the shortest path between positions. The maximum height in a displacement-time graph can be found by looking at the highest point on the y-axis and its corresponding time on the x-axis. Displacement can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the direction of motion. Mathematically, displacement can be represented as d = xf - xi or as the integral of velocity over time.
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Hi I need help solving this problem. Thank you.

1. Homework Statement [/b]

Given:
assume g = 9.81 m/s2, and friction can be ignored.

A ball is thrown into the air at speed 43 m/s, at an angle of 53.7 o to the ground. The ball lands at the same elevation as it was thrown.

a) Find the time it took to hit the ground in seconds

b) Find the horizontal distance the ball traveled in meters

c) find the maximum height the ball reached in meters
 
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