Two balls are thrown vertically upwards with the same initial speed. Which one of them will rise to the greater height?
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Asked by Prajyot Nandeshwar
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9 years ago
Hi Prajyot,
Both balls will reach the same height because the height attained = u^2/2g ,where u = initial velocity (which is same for both the bodies),g= acceleraton due to gravity.
Derivation of the height attained= u^2 / 2g:
We know, v^2 = u^2 - 2gh ( for body moving upwards )
=&get; 0= u^2
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