Two Balls Are Thrown from the Top of a Building

question 36

Multiple Choice

Two balls are thrown from the top of a building. One is thrown up and the other is thrown down, both with the same initial speed. Ignoring air resistance, what are their speeds when they hit the street?

• A) They are traveling at the same speed.
• B) The one thrown down is traveling faster.
• C) The one thrown up is traveling faster.
• D) It depends on the height of the building.

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