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A ball is thrown horizontally from a height of 20m with a velocity of 5 m/s. Where will it land relative to the tower? (g=10 m/s^2)
A10 m
B20 m
C5 m
D15 m
✓ Correct Answer: A — 10 m
Time to fall = √(2h/g) = 2s. Horizontal distance = v * t = 5 * 2 = 10m.
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