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From the top of a tower of height `200 m`, a ball `A` is projected up with `10 m s^(-1)`. And `2 s` later another ball `B` is projected verticall down with the same speed. Then .

A

Both `A` and `B` will reach the ground simultaneously

B

Ball `A` will hit the ground `2 s` later than B hitting the ground.

C

Both the balls will ground with same velocity.

D

Both the balls will hit the ground with different velocity.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the motion of both balls A and B separately and find the time taken for each to reach the ground. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem:** - Ball A is projected upwards from the top of a tower of height 200 m with an initial velocity of \( u_A = 10 \, \text{m/s} \). - Ball B is projected downwards from the same height 2 seconds after Ball A with the same initial velocity \( u_B = 10 \, \text{m/s} \). 2. **Equation of Motion for Ball A:** - The displacement \( s \) of Ball A when it reaches the ground is -200 m (downward). - The acceleration \( a \) due to gravity is \( -10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) (downward). - The equation of motion we will use is: \[ s = ut + \frac{1}{2} a t^2 \] - Plugging in the values for Ball A: \[ -200 = 10t_A - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 10 \cdot t_A^2 \] - Rearranging gives: \[ -200 = 10t_A - 5t_A^2 \] \[ 5t_A^2 - 10t_A - 200 = 0 \] - Dividing the entire equation by 5: \[ t_A^2 - 2t_A - 40 = 0 \] 3. **Solving the Quadratic Equation for Ball A:** - Using the quadratic formula \( t = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} \): \[ t_A = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{(-2)^2 - 4 \cdot 1 \cdot (-40)}}{2 \cdot 1} \] \[ t_A = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 + 160}}{2} \] \[ t_A = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{164}}{2} \] \[ t_A = \frac{2 \pm 12.81}{2} \] - Taking the positive root: \[ t_A = \frac{14.81}{2} \approx 7.4 \, \text{s} \] 4. **Equation of Motion for Ball B:** - Ball B is projected 2 seconds after Ball A, so its time of flight \( t_B \) will be \( t_A - 2 \). - The displacement for Ball B is also -200 m: \[ -200 = -10(t_B) - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 10 \cdot t_B^2 \] - Rearranging gives: \[ -200 = -10t_B - 5t_B^2 \] \[ 5t_B^2 + 10t_B - 200 = 0 \] - Dividing by 5: \[ t_B^2 + 2t_B - 40 = 0 \] 5. **Solving the Quadratic Equation for Ball B:** - Using the quadratic formula: \[ t_B = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{(2)^2 - 4 \cdot 1 \cdot (-40)}}{2 \cdot 1} \] \[ t_B = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{4 + 160}}{2} \] \[ t_B = \frac{-2 \pm 12.81}{2} \] - Taking the positive root: \[ t_B = \frac{10.81}{2} \approx 5.4 \, \text{s} \] 6. **Comparing the Times:** - Since Ball B is thrown 2 seconds after Ball A, the total time for Ball A is \( 7.4 \, \text{s} \) and for Ball B is \( 5.4 \, \text{s} \). - The time difference is exactly 2 seconds, which means both balls reach the ground simultaneously. ### Conclusion: Both Ball A and Ball B will reach the ground at the same time.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the motion of both balls A and B separately and find the time taken for each to reach the ground. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem:** - Ball A is projected upwards from the top of a tower of height 200 m with an initial velocity of \( u_A = 10 \, \text{m/s} \). - Ball B is projected downwards from the same height 2 seconds after Ball A with the same initial velocity \( u_B = 10 \, \text{m/s} \). ...
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