Solve Physics Problem: Rafael Swinging Upward at 4.0 m/s

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Running at 4.0 m/s, Rafael grabs a vertical rope and swings upward. Assuming that air resistance is negligible, how far does Rafael rise? Plz help! Ty.
 
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Hello Dino18,

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Dino18 said:
Running at 4.0 m/s, Rafael grabs a vertical rope and swings upward. Assuming that air resistance is negligible, how far does Rafael rise? Plz help! Ty.
What do you think?

(Here's a hint: try conservation of energy [potential and kinetic].)
 


I know what to do now tyvm :smile: