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A ball is dropped from rest from the top of a building of height h. At the same instant, a second ball is projected vertically upward from the ground level, such that it has zero speed when it reaches the top of the building. When the two balls pass each other, which ball has the greater speed, or do they have the same speed? Explain. Where will the two balls be when they are alongside each other: at height h/2 above the ground, below this height, or above this height? Explain.
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