Answer:
73.5 m/s
Explanation:
The position of the first ball is:
y = y₀ + v₀ t + ½ at²
y = h + (0)(18) + ½ (-9.8)(18)²
y = h − 1587.6
The position of the second ball is:
y = y₀ + v₀ t + ½ at²
y = h + (-v) (18−6) + ½ (-9.8)(18−6)²
y = h − 12v − 705.6
Setting the positions equal:
h − 1587.6 = h − 12v − 705.6
-1587.6 = -12v − 705.6
1587.6 = 12v + 705.6
882 = 12v
v = 73.5
The second ball is thrown downwards with a speed of 73.5 m/s
