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Motion in a Straight Line: Mixed Motion Concepts MCQ

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Mixed Motion ConceptsHardQuestion 5260

Question

If body A is dropped from height h and body B is thrown horizontally from the same height, both will reach ground:
  1. A
    A first
  2. B
    B first
  3. C
    Simultaneously
    Correct
  4. D
    Depends on horizontal speed

Correct answer

Simultaneously

Explanation

Vertical motion of both is identical: free fall with initial vertical velocity = 0. Both reach ground simultaneously after time t = √(2h/g).

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