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Two balls are dropped from heights `h` and `2h` respectively from the earth surface. The ratio of time of these balls to reach the earth is.

A

`1:sqrt2`

B

`sqrt2:1`

C

`2:1`

D

`1:4`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`t prop sqrth rArr t_1/t_2 = sqrt((h)/(2h)) = (1)/(sqrt2)`
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