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Two bullets are fired simultaneously, horizontally and with different speeds from the same place. Which bullet will hit the ground first?

A

slower one

B

faster one

C

Both will reach simultaneously

D

it cannot be predicted

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The correct Answer is:
C

The time taken to reach the ground depends on the highest from which the bullets are fired horizotally. Here light is same for both the bullets and hence will reach the ground simultaneously.
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