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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A ball takes t second to fall from a height h₁, and 2t seconds to fall from a height h₂. Then h₂/h₁ is:
Options
A 0.5
B 0.25
C 2
D 4
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

h = ½gt², so h ∝ t². If t₂ = 2t₁, then h₂/h₁ = (2t₁/t₁)² = 4.

Hint

Height proportional to square of time.

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