A body is dropped from a height of 20 m. Its velocity on reaching ground (g=10) is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A body is dropped from a height of 20 m. Its velocity on reaching ground (g=10) is
A. 40 m/s
B. 20 m/s
C. 14.14 m/s
D. 10 m/s
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
v² = 2gh = 2×10×20=400, v=20 m/s.

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