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A stone thrown upwards, has its equation of motion $s=490 t-4.9 t^2$. Then the maximum height reached by it, is
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2005
Options:
  • A 24500
  • B 12500
  • C 12250
  • D 25400
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 12250
Given that
$s=490 t-4.9 t^2$
On differentiating w.r.t. $t$, we get
$\frac{d s}{d t}=490-9.8 t$
A stone is reached the maximum height, when $\frac{d s}{d t}=0$
$\begin{array}{cc}
\Rightarrow & 490-9.8 t=0 \\
\Rightarrow & t=\frac{490}{9.8}=\frac{100}{2}=50
\end{array}$
$\therefore$ Maximum height at $t=50$
$\begin{aligned}
s & =490(50)-4.9(50)^2 \\
& =24500-12250 \\
& =12250
\end{aligned}$

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