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Starting at the same time, an arrow and a ball are shot horizontally with a speeds of 50 m/s and 44 m/s respectively from the top of a building over flat ground. Which best describes what happens? A. The arrow and the ball land the same distance from the building at different times. B. The arrow and the ball land at different distances from the building at different times. C. The arrow and the ball land the same distance from the building at the same time. D. The arrow and the ball land at different distances from the building at the same time.

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Answer:

option D

Step-by-step explanation:

given.

horizontal velocity of arrow and a ball given as 50 m/s and 44 m/s respectively from the top of a building over flat ground.

In vertical direction, they are both identical

In vertical direction the initial velocity of arrow and a ball is 0 m/s

Their acceleration due to gravity is same for both arrow and a ball 9.8 m/s²

they will react bottom at the same time

time of flight is same for both

now,

In horizontal direction,

distance = speed × time

Since speed is more for arrow, it will travel more horizontal distance at the same time.

the correct answer is option D

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