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A ball is thrown vertically upwards from the top of a tower. Velocity at a point ′h′ m vertically below the point of projection is twice the downward velocity at a point ′h′ m vertically above the point of projection. The maximum height reached by the ball above the top of the tower is:

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4h3
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5h3
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3h
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2h
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Solution

The correct option is A 5h3
Let the velocity at height h above the tower be v and kinetic energy at this point be K. Then the velocity at height h below the tower will be 2v. Kinetic energy at this point will then be 4K since Kαv2. Thus, by energy conservation,

K+mgh=4Kmgh

K=2mgh3

Also, let the maximum height reached above tower be H. Then, again by conserving energy,

K+mgh=2mgh3+mgh=mgH

Hence, H=5h3


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