An athlete runs with a speed 12ms^–1. Determine the longest jump he can undertake. (g = 10m/*^2)

Question

An athlete runs with a speed 12ms–1. Determine the longest jump he can undertake. (g = 10m/s2)

(A) 14.4

(B) 12 m

(C) 12.1 m

(D) 16.2 m

Answer 1

Correct option (A) 14.4

Explanation:

u = 12 m/* for longest jump ; the range should be max.

i.e. Rmax = u2/g = 14.4m