Answer:
B. 9.4 s
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to calculate the total time taken by the ball to hit the ground, we first analyze the upward motion. We will use subscript 1 for upward motion. Now, using 1st equation of motion:
Vf₁ = Vi₁ + gt₁
where,
Vf, = Final Velocity in upward motion = 0 m/s (ball stops at highest point)
Vi = Initial Velocity in upward motion = 36.2 m/s
g = - 9.8 m/s² (negative due to upward motion)
t₁ = Time taken in upward motion = ?
Therefore,
0 m/s = 36.2 m/s + (-9.8 m/s²)(t₁)
t₁ = (36.2 m/s)/(9.8 m/s²)
t₁ = 3.7 s
Now, using 2nd equation of motion:
h₁ = (Vi₁)(t₁) + (0.5)(g)(t₁)²
where,
h₁ = distance from top of building to highest point ball reaches = ?
Therefore,
h₁ = (36.2 m/s)(3.7 s) + (0.5)(-9.8 m/s²)(3.7 s)²
h₁ = 133.58 - 66.86 m
h₁ = 66.72 m
No, considering downward motion and using subscript 2, for it.
Using 2nd equation of motion:
h₂ = (Vi₂)(t₂) + (0.5)(g)(t₂)²
where,
h₂ = height of the highest point from ground = h₁ + height of building
h₂ = 66.72 m + 90 m = 156.72 m
Vi₂ = Initial Speed during downward motion = 0 m/s (ball stops for a moment at highest point)
t₂ = Time Taken in downward motion = ?
g = 9.8 m/s²
Therefore,
156.72 m = (0 m/s)(t₂) + (0.5)(9.8 m/s²)(t₂)²
t₂² = (156.72 m)/(4.9 m/s²)
t₂ = √31.98 s²
t₂ = 5.7 s
Now, the total time taken by ball to reach the ground is"
Total Time = T = t₁ + t₂
T = 3.7 s + 5.7 s
T = 9.4 s
Therefore, the correct answer is:
B. 9.4 s