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Two spheres of same size, one of mass `2 kg` and another of mass `4 kg`, are dropped simultaneously from the top of Quata Minar `(height = 72 m)`. When they are `1 m` above the ground, the two spheres have the same.

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momentum

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kinetic energy

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potential energy

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acceleratino

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the motion of the two spheres dropped from the height of 72 meters. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: We have two spheres, one with a mass of 2 kg and the other with a mass of 4 kg, dropped from a height of 72 m. We need to determine what is the same for both spheres when they are 1 m above the ground. 2. **Identify the Relevant Concepts**: - The two spheres are in free fall, meaning they are only influenced by gravity. - The acceleration due to gravity (g) is approximately \(9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2\) and acts on both spheres equally, regardless of their mass. 3. **Calculate the Height at Which They Are Analyzed**: - The height from which they are dropped is 72 m. When they are 1 m above the ground, they are at a height of \(72 - 1 = 71 \, \text{m}\). 4. **Determine the Motion Characteristics**: - Both spheres will have the same acceleration due to gravity, which is \(g\). This is true for all objects in free fall, regardless of their mass. 5. **Evaluate Other Quantities**: - **Momentum**: \(p = mv\) (depends on mass and velocity, different for both). - **Kinetic Energy**: \(KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2\) (depends on mass, different for both). - **Potential Energy**: \(PE = mgh\) (depends on mass, different for both). 6. **Conclusion**: The only quantity that remains the same for both spheres when they are 1 m above the ground is their acceleration. Therefore, the correct answer is that both spheres have the same **acceleration**. ### Final Answer: The two spheres have the same **acceleration** when they are 1 m above the ground. ---
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