AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Motion in a Straight Line

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Projectile Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A man throws ball 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 = 9.8 m/s²)

A

More than 19.6 m/s

B

At least 9.8 m/s

C

Any speed less than 19.6 m/s

D

Only with speed 19.6 m/s

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

For more than two balls to be in the air simultaneously, the time of flight for one ball must be greater than 2 seconds. Using the formula for time of flight, T = 2u/g, we find that u must be greater than 19.6 m/s.

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