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A body is thrown vertically upwards with velocity u. The maximum height reached is:
Au/g
Bu^2 / 2g
Cu^2 / g
Du / 2g
✓ Correct Answer: B — u^2 / 2g
Using v^2 = u^2 - 2gh, at max height v=0, so 0 = u^2 - 2gh => h = u^2 / 2g.
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