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A man throws ball with the same speed vertically upwards one after the other at an interval of 2 seconds. What should be the speed of the throw so that more than two ball are in the sky at any time (Given `g=10(m)/(2^2)`)

A

Any speed less than `19.6 m//s`

B

Only with speed `19.6 m//s`

C

More than `19.6 m//s`

D

Al least `9.8 m//s`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the speed at which a man should throw a ball vertically upwards so that more than two balls are in the sky at any given time. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - The man throws a ball every 2 seconds. - We want to find the speed (u) such that there are more than two balls in the air at the same time. 2. **Time of Flight**: - The total time of flight (T) for a ball thrown upwards can be calculated using the formula: \[ T = \frac{2u}{g} \] - Here, \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity. Given \( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \). 3. **Condition for More than Two Balls**: - For there to be more than two balls in the sky, the time of flight of the ball must be greater than the time interval between throws. - Since the man throws a ball every 2 seconds, we need: \[ T > 4 \, \text{seconds} \] - This is because, at the moment the first ball is thrown, the second ball is thrown after 2 seconds, and the third ball will be in the air for 4 seconds. 4. **Setting Up the Equation**: - From the time of flight formula: \[ \frac{2u}{g} > 4 \] - Substituting \( g = 10 \): \[ \frac{2u}{10} > 4 \] 5. **Solving for u**: - Rearranging the inequality: \[ 2u > 40 \] \[ u > 20 \, \text{m/s} \] 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the speed of the throw must be greater than 20 m/s for more than two balls to be in the sky at any time. ### Final Answer: The speed of the throw should be greater than 20 m/s. ---
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