Q. A particle is projected vertically upwards from a point A with speed u ms-1. The particle takes 2 6/7 to reach its greatest height above A. Find
a) the value of u
Ans is 28
b) the total time for which the particle is more than 17 1/2m above A.
Ans is 4 2/7
My question is, when doing part b) I get 2 answers 5 and 5/7, why do we subtract them to get 4 2/7?