A Person Stands on the Edge of a Cliff

question 46

Multiple Choice

A person stands on the edge of a cliff.She throws three identical rocks with the same speed.Rock X is thrown vertically upward,rock Y is thrown horizontally,and rock Z is thrown vertically downward.Assuming the elevation loss of the three rocks is the same (the base of the cliff is flat) ,which rock hits the ground with the highest speed?

• A)They all hit the ground with the same speed.
• B)Rock X
• C)Rock Y
• D)Rock Z

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