JEE MainPhysicsMotion in A Straight LineMCQ+4 / −1
A body projected vertically upwards with a certain speed from the top of a tower reaches the ground in . If it is projected vertically downwards from the same point with the same speed, it reaches the ground in . Time required to reach the ground, if it is dropped from the top of the tower, is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
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Let the height of the tower be and the projection speed be .
Take downward direction as positive, so acceleration is . -
Case 1: Projected vertically upward
Since upward is opposite to our positive direction, initial velocity is .
Displacement to the ground is .
So,
- Case 2: Projected vertically downward
Initial velocity is now , and displacement is again .
Thus,
- Case 3: Dropped from the top
Initial velocity is . Let the required time be .
Then,
- Use equations (1) and (2) to eliminate .
From (1) and (2), since both equal ,
Rearrange:
Hence,
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Substitute into one of the equations for . Using (2):
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Now compare with the dropped case. From (3),
So,
- Match with the options.
The correct option is: which is Option B.
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