A ball is thrown upward with a speed and direction such that it reaches a maximum height of 18.0 m above the point it was released. At its maximum height it has a speed of 20.0 m/s. With what speed was the ball released?

A)

27.4 m/s

B)

24.3 m/s

C)

35.1 m/s

D)

31.3 m/s

E)

39.0 m/s


A

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