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Motion in a Straight Line: Vertical Motion MCQ

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Vertical MotionMediumQuestion 5223

Question

A stone dropped from the top of a building takes 4 seconds to reach the ground (g = 10 m/s²). The height of the building is:
  1. A
    40 m
  2. B
    80 m
    Correct
  3. C
    160 m
  4. D
    20 m

Correct answer

80 m

Explanation

h = ut + ½gt² = 0 + ½(10)(16) = 80 m.