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If two masses $m_{1}, m_{2}$ are thrown vertically upwords with the same velocity, what is the difference in the maximum height gained by them? ( $m_{1} > m_{2}$ )

A

m_{1}

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m_{2}

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C

Both reach same height

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D

None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both reach same height
Height is given by,
$h = u t - (1 / 2) g t^{2}$
Since they are thrown with the same velocity, they will reach the same height.

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