Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Rest and Motion Kinematics
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Rest and Motion Kinematics
Two bullets are fired simultaneously and horizontally from the same...
Two bullets are fired simultaneously and horizontally from the same place, with different speeds. Which bullet will hit the ground first?
Options
- ADepends on the masses
- BThe faster one
- CBoth will reach simultaneously
- DThe slower one
Correct answer
C. Both will reach simultaneously
Step-by-step solution
The vertical motion of a projectile is independent of its horizontal motion.
For both bullets, the initial vertical velocity is zero ().
Using the equation of motion for the vertical direction, .
Since , the time taken to reach the ground is .
As both bullets are fired from the same height and experience the same acceleration due to gravity , the time of flight is the same for both.
Therefore, both bullets will reach the ground simultaneously.
For both bullets, the initial vertical velocity is zero ().
Using the equation of motion for the vertical direction, .
Since , the time taken to reach the ground is .
As both bullets are fired from the same height and experience the same acceleration due to gravity , the time of flight is the same for both.
Therefore, both bullets will reach the ground simultaneously.