Question

A body is thrown vertically upward with velocity `u`, the greatest height `h` to which it will rise is,
A. `u//g`
B. `u^(2)//2g`
C. `u^(2)//g`
D. `u//2g`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - (b)
At the highest point, `v = 0`
From `v^(2) - u^(2) = 2 as`
`0 -u^(2) = 2 (-g)h, h = (u^(2))/(2g)`