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A body is projected vertically upwards with speed u from the top of a tower. It strikes at the ground with speed 3u. What is (a) height of tower and (b) time take by the body to reach at the ground?

A

Moved farther away from the cannon and lowered

B

Moved farther away from the cannon and raised

C

Moved closer to the cannon and lowered

D

Moved closer to the cannon and raised

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The correct Answer is:
D
If the projection angle is increased, maximum height will increase.
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