Two balls were launched from a cliff at the same time, one released from rest and the other with an initial horizontal velocity vo. Which of the following is/are true about the motion of each ball?

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Two balls were launched from a
cliff at the same time, one released from rest and the
other with an initial horizontal velocity vo. Which of the
following is/are true about the motion of each ball?
I. Both balls will land at the same time.
II. The ball in free fall will reach the ground faster.
III. The ball with an initial velocity will have a larger speed before landing.
A. I only
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. I, II, III
Vo
Transcribed Image Text:Two balls were launched from a cliff at the same time, one released from rest and the other with an initial horizontal velocity vo. Which of the following is/are true about the motion of each ball? I. Both balls will land at the same time. II. The ball in free fall will reach the ground faster. III. The ball with an initial velocity will have a larger speed before landing. A. I only B. I and II C. I and III D. I, II, III Vo
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