Answer:
0.938 seconds
Explanation:
For the ball thrown upwards, we use the formula below to solve it:
[tex]s = ut - \frac{1}{2}gt^2[/tex]
where s = distance moved
u = initial speed = 19.2 m/s
t = time taken
g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 [tex]m/s^2[/tex]
Let x be the height at which both balls are level, this means that:
=> [tex]x = 19.2t - 4.9t^2[/tex]________(1)
For the ball dropped downwards, we use the formula below:
[tex]s = ut + \frac{1}{2}gt^2[/tex]
u = 0 m/s
At the point where both balls are level:
s = 18 - x
=> [tex]18 - x = 0 + 4.9t^2[/tex]
=> [tex]x = 18 - 4.9t^2[/tex]__________(2)
Equating both (1) and (2):
[tex]19.2t - 4.9t^2 = 18 - 4.9t^2\\\\=> 19.2t = 18\\\\t = 18/19.2 = 0.938 secs[/tex]
They will be level after 0.938 seconds
