Answer:
15.68 m/s
Explanation:
Given that,
She catches the ball 3.2 s later at the same height from which it was thrown.
When it reaches the maximum height, its height is equal to 0.
It will move under the action of gravity.
[tex]t=\dfrac{2u}{g}[/tex]
2 here comes for the time of ascent and descent.
So,
[tex]u=\dfrac{tg}{2}\\\\u=\dfrac{3.2\times 9.8}{2}\\\\u=15.68\ m/s[/tex]
So, the initial upward speed of the ball is 15.68 m/s.