Question
Physics Question on Motion in a straight line
Two balls are projected simultaneously with the same velocity u from the top of a tower, one vertically upwards and the other vertically downwards. Their respective times of the journeys are t1 and t2 . At the time of reaching the ground, the ratio of their final velocities is
A
1:01
B
1:02
C
2:03
D
2:01
Answer
1:01
Explanation
Solution
Using: v2=u2+2aS where, v final velocity, u initial velocity a is acceleration and S is displacement of the particle. For particle 1:v12=u12+2(−g)(−h) taking upward direction positive For particle 2:v22=u22+2(−g)(−h) as u1=u2 and displacement of both the particle is equal to height of tower, their velocities at time of reaching ground will be equal.