If you toss a ball upward with an initial speed v = 2m/s, it reaches a max height h without air resistance. Which initial speed do you have to use to reach a maximum height 2h? a.) 4 m/s b.) 1.414 m/s c.) 2.828 m/s d.) 1.732 m/s

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If you toss a ball upward with an initial speed v = 2m/s, it reaches a max height without air resistance. Which initial speed do you have to use to reach a maximum height 2h?

a.) 4 m/s
b.) 1.414 m/s
c.) 2.828 m/s
d.) 1.732 m/s
 
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