Answer:
Explanation:
time taken to reach the max height is expressed according to the projectile equation;
tmax = u/g
Given u = 30m/s
g is the acceleration due to gravity = 9.81
t = 30/9.81
t = 3.0secs
hence it will take the flare 3.06secs to reach its maximum height.
Max height = u²/2g
Max height = 30²/2(9.81)
Max height = 900/19.62
Max height = 45.87m
If the people set off an emergency flare from a height of 2 meters above the water, the total height will be 45.87 + 2 = 47.87m