Using quadratic function concepts, it is found that the minimum initial velocity that must be imparted to the ball is of 10.754 m/s.
The equation of motion of an object thrown upwards, considering the effect of the gravity, is given by:
[tex]s(t) = 4.9t^2 + v(0)t + s(0)[/tex]
In which:
The maximum height obtained is the output of the vertex, which is given by:
[tex]s_{MAX} = \frac{v(0)^2 - 4(4.9)s(0)}{2(4.9)}[/tex]
In this problem:
[tex]s_{MAX} = \frac{v(0)^2 - 4(-4.9)s(0)}{2(4.9)}[/tex]
[tex]9.8 = \frac{v(0)^2 - 4(4.9)}{2(4.9)}[/tex]
[tex]v(0)^2 - 19.6 = 96.04[/tex]
[tex]v(0)^2 = 115.64[/tex]
[tex]v(0) = \sqrt{115.64}[/tex]
[tex]v(0) = 10.754[/tex]
The minimum initial velocity that must be imparted to the ball is of 10.754 m/s.
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