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An object is projected horizontally from a top of the tower of height h. The line joining the point of projection and point of striking on the ground makes an angle `45^@` with ground, then with what velocity the object strikes the ground 

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`sqrt((11gh)/(2))`

B

`sqrt((9gh)/(2))`

C

`sqrt((7gh)/(2))`

D

`sqrt((5gh)/(2))`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the velocity with which the object strikes the ground after being projected horizontally from the top of a tower of height \( h \). The line joining the point of projection and the point of striking on the ground makes an angle of \( 45^\circ \) with the ground. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - An object is projected horizontally from a height \( h \). - The angle between the line of projection and the ground at the point of impact is \( 45^\circ \). 2. **Determine the Time of Flight**: - The time \( t \) taken to fall from height \( h \) can be calculated using the formula for free fall: \[ h = \frac{1}{2} g t^2 \] - Rearranging gives: \[ t = \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}} \] 3. **Horizontal Motion**: - Let \( u \) be the horizontal velocity with which the object is projected. - The horizontal distance \( x \) covered during time \( t \) is: \[ x = u \cdot t = u \cdot \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}} \] 4. **Using the Angle of Impact**: - Since the angle of impact is \( 45^\circ \), we know that the horizontal and vertical components of velocity at the point of impact are equal. - The vertical component of velocity \( v_y \) just before striking the ground can be calculated using: \[ v_y = g t = g \cdot \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}} = \sqrt{2gh} \] - The horizontal component of velocity \( v_x \) is equal to the initial horizontal velocity \( u \). 5. **Setting Up the Equation**: - Since the angle is \( 45^\circ \), we have: \[ v_y = v_x \] - Therefore: \[ \sqrt{2gh} = u \] 6. **Finding the Resultant Velocity**: - The resultant velocity \( v \) when the object strikes the ground can be calculated using Pythagoras' theorem: \[ v = \sqrt{v_x^2 + v_y^2} = \sqrt{u^2 + (2gh)} = \sqrt{u^2 + 2gh} \] - Substituting \( u = \sqrt{2gh} \): \[ v = \sqrt{(\sqrt{2gh})^2 + 2gh} = \sqrt{2gh + 2gh} = \sqrt{4gh} = 2\sqrt{gh} \] 7. **Final Velocity**: - To find the final expression, we need to consider the total energy or kinematic equations. Using the kinematic equation: \[ v^2 = u^2 + 2gh \] - Since we have \( u^2 = \frac{gh}{2} \): \[ v^2 = \frac{gh}{2} + 2gh = \frac{gh}{2} + \frac{4gh}{2} = \frac{5gh}{2} \] - Thus: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{5gh}{2}} \] ### Conclusion: The velocity with which the object strikes the ground is: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{5gh}{2}} \]
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