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Physics Question on Acceleration

From the top of a tower of two stones, whose masses are in the ratio 1:21 : 2 are thrown on straight up with an initial speed uu and the second straight down with the same speed uu. Then neglecting air resistance :

A

the heavier stone hits the ground with a higher speed

B

the lighter stone hits the ground with a higher speed

C

both the stones will have the same speed when they hit the ground

D

the speed cannot be determined with the given data

Answer

both the stones will have the same speed when they hit the ground

Explanation

Solution

Both the stones will have the same speed when they hit the ground.