A ball is thrown vertically downward with a velocity u from the top of a tower. It strikes the ground with a velocity 5u. The time taken by the ball to reach the ground is given by
A
2.5u
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B
2ug
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C
4ug
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D
5u
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Solution
The correct option is C4ug Using first equation of motion, we have v=u+at,
As v=5u and a=g, we have 5u=u+gt⇒4u=gt⇒t=4ug