Exams › SSC CGL (Prelims) › General

A ball is launched straight up with an initial speed of 10 m/s. Neglecting air resistance and taking g = 9.8 m/s^2, what is the greatest height it attains?

1. 1.02 m
2. 5.10 m
3. 10.2 m
4. 20.4 m

Correct answer: 5.10 m

Solution

At maximum height the final velocity is 0. Using v^2 = u^2 - 2gh gives h = u^2 / (2g) = 100/19.6 = 5.10 m. Hence the ball rises 5.10 m.

Related SSC CGL (Prelims) General questions

• On Electrical Safety Day 2025, MoS Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri Shripad Naik unveiled:
• Consider the following statements regarding G20 cooperation in science and technology: 1. It encourages collaborative innovation among member nations. 2. It operates only through annual leaders’ summits. Which of the statements is/are correct?
• Gatka is a traditional martial art of which state?
• According to recent energy transition strategies, which measure improves grid stability?
• The book “The Idea of India” is authored by:
• The joint military exercise "Maitree" is conducted between India and which country?

⚔️ Practice SSC CGL (Prelims) General free + battle 1v1 →