Answer:
Option D. 16 m/s
Step-by-step explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Initial velocity (u) = 0 m/s
Height (h) = 13 m
Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s²
Final velocity (v) =?
We can determine how fast (i.e final velocity) the ball is traveling when it reaches the ground as illustrated below:
v² = u² – 2gh
v² = 0² – (2 × 9.8 × 13)
v² = 0 – 254.8
v² = 254.8
Take the square root of both side.
v = √254.8
v = 15.96
v ≈ 16 m/s
Thus, the ball is travelling with a velocity of 16 m/s when it reaches the ground