Projectile Motion: A projectile is fired from the edge of a cliff as shown in the figure. The initial velocity components are 940 m/s (horizontal) and 96 m/s (vertical). The projectile reaches maximum height at point P and then falls and strikes the ground at point Q. How high is point P above point Q, assuming no air resistance?

A. 470 m
B. 490 m
C. 45,000 m
D. 940 m
E. 90,000 m


Answer: B

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