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  • Calculating Baseball Maximum Height: A Physics Problem
    Here's how to calculate the maximum height of the baseball:

    Understanding the Physics

    * Initial Velocity (v₀): 22 m/s (upwards)

    * Final Velocity (v): 0 m/s (at the peak)

    * Acceleration due to gravity (g): -9.8 m/s² (downwards)

    Using the Kinematic Equation

    We can use the following kinematic equation to find the maximum height (Δy):

    v² = v₀² + 2 * g * Δy

    Solving for Δy

    1. Rearrange the equation:

    Δy = (v² - v₀²) / (2 * g)

    2. Substitute the values:

    Δy = (0² - 22²) / (2 * -9.8)

    3. Calculate:

    Δy = 484 / 19.6 ≈ 24.69 m

    Therefore, the baseball would reach a maximum height of approximately 24.69 meters.

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