A laser is thrown upward with a speed of 12 m/s on the surface of planet X where the acceleration due to gravity is 1.5 m/s² and there is no atmosphere.What is the maximum height reached by the laser? A)8.0 m B)18 m C)48 m D)144 m

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To find the maximum height reached by the laser, we can use the following formula:

h = (v^2)/2g

Where h is the maximum height, v is the initial velocity (12 m/s), and g is the acceleration due to gravity on planet X (1.5 m/s^2).

Plugging in the values, we get:

h = (12^2)/(2x1.5) = 48 meters

Therefore, the maximum height reached by the laser on planet X is 48 meters. So, the correct answer is C.

A Laser Is Thrown Upward with a Speed of 12