A particle thrown up vertically reaches its highest point in time `t_(1)` and returns to the ground in a further time `t_(2)`. The air resistance exerts a constant force on the particle opposite to its direction of motion.

Options

A. `t_(1) gt t_(2)`
B. `t_(1)=t_(2)`
C. `t_(1) lt t_(2)`
D. may be (A) or (C) depending on the ratio of the force of air resistance to the wight of the particle.

Answer

C