Q. A cricketer can throw a ball to a maximum horizontal distance of $100\ m$. With the same effort, he throws the ball vertically upwards. The maximum height attained by the ball is
A) $100\ m$
B) $80\ m$
C) $60\ m$
D) $50\ m$
Explanation
(d) Maximum range $= \frac{u^{2}}{g} = 100\ m$
Maximum height $= \frac{u^{2}}{2g} = \frac{100}{2} = 50\ m$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.