Homework Help: AP Physics

Posted by Greg on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 9:37am.

A pole-vaulter approaches the takeoff point at a speed of 9.50 m/s. Assuming that only this speed determines the height to which he can rise, find the maximum height at which the vaulter can clear the bar.

AP Physics - bobpursley, Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 9:40am
KE= change in GPE= mgh

1/2 mv^2=mgh solve for h.

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