The
maximum altitude that the bullet will reach is the point at which its velocity
is zero. The equation that may be used in order to determine the altitude is,
<span> D = ((Vi)2 –
(Vf)2)/2g</span>
Where
Vi and Vf are the initial and final velocities, respectively. g is the
deceleration due to gravity.
Substituting
the known values,
<span> D
= ((700 m/s)2 – (0 m/s)2) / (2(-9.8 m/s2))</span>
<span> D = 25000 m</span>
Thus,
the maximum height is 25000 m.
For
the time needed to reach it, we use the equation,
<span> Vf
= Vi – (g)(t)</span>
Substituting,
<span> 0 = 700 m/s
– (-9.8 m/s2)(t)</span>
The
value of t is equal to 71.43 s.
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