World 1 · Kinematics · 6 minPeak Height
How high a shot climbs
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Only the vertical part of the launch velocity fights gravity. Peak height is h = v_y² / (2g). At the very top, vertical speed is zero — but horizontal speed carries on.
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At the very top of a 45° launch, the ball’s velocity is…
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Two launches have the same speed, one at 30° and one at 60°. Which stays in the air longer on level ground?
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