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A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 20 m s−1 from the top of a multistorey building of 25 m high. How high will the ball rise from top of the building? (Take g = 10 m s−2).

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10 m
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15 m
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20 m
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25 m
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Solution

The correct option is C 20 m
Taking upward direction as +ve,
u=+20m/sa=g=10m/s2
At maximum height, v=0.
By third law of motion,
v2=u2+2aso2=(20)2+2(10)(s)400=20ss=20m

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