Two blocks 1 and 2 start from same point A on a smooth slide at the same time. The track from A to B to C is common for the two blocks. At C the track divides into two parts. Block 1 takes the route C–D–E and gets airborne after E. Block 2 moves along CFGH. Point E is vertically above G and the stretch GH is horizontal. Block 1 lands at point H. (a) Where is the other block at the time block 1 lands at H? Has it already crossed H or yet to reach there? (b) Which block will reach at H with higher speed ?

Answer

(a) Block 2 has already corssed H.
(b) Both reach H with same speed.