Answer to Question #165838 in Physics for myriam

Question

The maximum horizontal distance a boy can throw a ball is 50 m. Assume he can throw

with the same initial speed at all angles. How high does he throw the ball when he throws

it straight upward?

Answer 1

$$H_{max}=\frac{R}{4}\\H_{max}=\frac{50}{4}=12.5\ m$$