Phil Physiker Standing at the Edge of a Cliff Throws

question 1

Multiple Choice

Phil Physiker standing at the edge of a cliff throws one ball straight up and another ball straight down, both with the same speed. Neglecting air resistance, which ball hits the ground below with the greater speed?

• A)the one thrown upward
• B)the one thrown downward
• C)neither, both hit with the same speed

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