17. At the same instant, four identical objects leave the edge of a bench. The diagram above shows their paths as they fall freely. One is released to fall vertically to P while the others are projected horizontally to fall at Q, R and S. Which of the following statements is correct? Figure 30 P Q R S A) the velocity of P on hitting the floor is greater than the velocity of S B) P hits the floor first C) Q hits the floor before P D) all four reach the ground at the same time.

17. At the same instant, four identical objects leave the edge of a bench. The diagram above shows their paths as they fall freely. One is released to fall vertically to P while the others are projected horizontally to fall at Q, R and S. Which of the following statements is correct? Figure 30 P Q R S A) the velocity of P on hitting the floor is greater than the velocity of S B) P hits the floor first C) Q hits the floor before P D) all four reach the ground at the same time.

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

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Chapter6: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 48A

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