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Basic Mathematics & Vectors: Mixed Vectors & Calculus MCQ

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Mixed Vectors & CalculusMediumQuestion 5155

Question

If a ball is thrown horizontally with speed u from height h, the time to reach ground is:
  1. A
    √(h/g)
  2. B
    √(2h/g)
    Correct
  3. C
    2h/g
  4. D
    h/g

Correct answer

√(2h/g)

Explanation

Vertical motion: h = (1/2)gt². So t = √(2h/g).