Motion in a Straight Line - Result Question 42

44. A man throws balls with the same speed vertically upwards one after the other at an interval of 2 seconds. What should be the speed of the throw so that more than two balls are in the sky at any time? [Given g=9.8m/s2 ] [2003]

(a) Only with speed 19.6m/s

(b) More than 19.6m/s

(c) At least 9.8m/s

(d) Any speed less than 19.6m/s

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 44. (b)

Solution:

  1. (b) Let the required speed of throw be u ms1. Then time taken to reach maximum height,

t=ug

For two balls to remain in air at any time, t must be greater than 2 .

ug>2u>19.6m/s



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