Two Identical Objects a and B Fall from Rest from Different

question 124

Multiple Choice

Two identical objects A and B fall from rest from different heights to the ground. If object B takes twice as long as object A to reach the ground, what is the ratio of the heights from which A and B fell? Neglect air resistance.

• A)h_A/h_B = 1/ \(\sqrt { 2 }\)
• B)h_A/h_B = 1/2
• C)h_A/h_B = 1/4
• D)h_A/h_B = 1/8

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