Question

A rocket is launched straight with a velocity of 50 m/s. It slows down, reverses direction, and returns to earth . what is the rockets velocity at its highest point above the ground?


A. 8.0 m/s
B. 0 m/s
C.50 m/s
D. -6.3m/s
E. -8.0 m/s

Answer 1

At the highest point, where it changes from going up to coming down, the velocity is zero. (B)