A body is projected horizontally from the top of a cliff with a velocity of 9.8m/s. How much time elapses before horizontal and vertical velocity becomes equal in magnitude? ( Take g=9.8ms−2)
A
9.8 s
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B
2 s
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C
1 s
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D
10 s
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Solution
The correct option is C 1 s Horizontal velocity at any instant, vx = u=9.8m/s
Vertical velocity at any instant, vy=0+gt=9.8tm/s
To evaluate the time, equate horizontal and vertical velocity
9.8 = 9.8t
t = 1 s