A stone is dropped from a certain height and at the same time another stone is thrown horizontally from the same height. Which one will reach the ground earlier? (neglect air resistance)

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Simultaneously

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The correct option is C Simultaneously
both will hit the ground simultaneously

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A stone is dropped from a certain height and at the same time another stone is thrown horizontally from the same height. Which one will reach the ground earlier? (neglect air resistance)

The correct option is C Simultaneouslyboth will hit the ground simultaneously

The correct option is C Simultaneously
both will hit the ground simultaneously