Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Newton's Laws of Motion
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Newton's Laws of Motion
Two objects A and B are projected upward at the same time with...
Two objects and are projected upward at the same time with identical speeds. The mass of exceeds the mass of . Assume that air applies a constant and equal resistive force on both bodies.
Options
- AAny of these three outcomes could occur depending on the initial projection speed.
- B will reach a greater height than .
- CThe two bodies will attain identical heights.
- D will reach a greater height than .
Correct answer
D. will reach a greater height than .
Step-by-step solution
Let the initial speed of both objects be .
The retardation of an object of mass moving upwards under gravity and a constant air resistance is given by .
For object , .
For object , .
Since , we have , which implies .
The maximum height reached by the object is .
Since , we get .
Thus, object reaches a greater height than object .
The retardation of an object of mass moving upwards under gravity and a constant air resistance is given by .
For object , .
For object , .
Since , we have , which implies .
The maximum height reached by the object is .
Since , we get .
Thus, object reaches a greater height than object .