Answer:
Δx=7.35m
Step-by-step explanation:
This is a free fall problem (g= -9.8 m/s²).
Displacement: ? <--- what you're trying to find (max height)
Initial Velocity: 12 m/s
Final Velocity: 0 m/s <-- since the can will land back in your hands
Time: Missing <-- not needed to solve
Acceleration: -9.8 m/s²
The equation that you will use is vf²=vi²+2aΔx
Now plug the information into the equation!
(0m/s)²=(12m/s)²+2(-9.8m/s²)Δx
Multiply the 2 with the acceleration (-9.8m/s²)
(0m/s)²=(12m/s)²-19.6m/s²Δx
Now you need to square the final and initial velocity
0m/s=144m/s-19.6m/s²Δx
Move 144 to the other side of the equal sign
-144m/s=-19.6m/s²Δx
Divide both sides by -19.6m/s²
7.346m=Δx
You can round it to the tenth or hundreth place, up to you!
For this example, I'll round to the hundredth...
Δx=7.35m
I would double check this answer or review it yourself to see if it's correct.
Good luck with your studies!