Solve Kinematics Problem: Baseball Thrown at 44.1 m/s

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To determine the maximum height a baseball thrown straight up at 44.1 m/s would reach, the initial velocity and the acceleration due to gravity must be considered. The final velocity at the peak height is 0 m/s, allowing the use of kinematic equations to find displacement. The only acceleration acting on the baseball is gravity, which is directed downward. Understanding these factors is crucial for calculating the maximum height. The discussion emphasizes the importance of incorporating gravitational acceleration in kinematics problems.
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A baseball is through across the plate at 44.1 m/s. If it had been through straight up, how high would it have gone.I'm not sure how to find the displacement since all I'm given is the initial velocity. Am I missing something here?

 
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There is a downward acceleration g (the acceleration by Earth's force of gravity).
 
You also know final velocity and acceleration.

Since it is thrown in the Y direction, the only acceleration force is gravity.

Also, remember that you are trying to find out its maximum height. You know that the ball will have a velocity of 0 at its highest point, so you know the final velocity.

That should be enough to calculate distance using the kinematic equations.
 
Thank you for your help. I can't believe I forgot about acceleration due to gravity.
 

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