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A boy standing at the top of a tower of 20 m height drops a stone. Assuming g = 10 ms⁻², the velocity with which it hits the ground is:

A

20 m/s

B

40 m/s

C

5 m/s

D

10 m/s

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify Given Values: Initial velocity (v0v_0) = 0 (dropped from rest). Displacement (yy) = 20 m (taking downward direction as positive).
  • Acceleration (aa) = gg = 10 m/s².
  1. Select Kinematic Equation: Use the equation connecting velocity, displacement, and acceleration: v2=v02+2ayv^2 = v_0^2 + 2ay
  2. Calculation: v2=02+2(10)(20)v^2 = 0^2 + 2(10)(20) v2=400v^2 = 400 v=400=20 m/sv = \sqrt{400} = 20 \text{ m/s}
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