Question

A body is thrown horizontally from the top of a tower of 5 m height. It touches the ground at a distance of 10 m from the foot of the tower. The initial velocity of the body is (Take g = 10 ms^–2) :– 

(a) 2.5 ms^–1 

(b) 5 ms^–1 

(c) 10 ms^–1 

(d) 20 ms^–1

Answer 1

Correct option (c) 10 ms^–1 

Explanation:

Let t be time taken by the body to reach the ground.