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A body of mass $2 \mathrm{~kg}$ is projected vertically upwards with a velocity of $2 \mathrm{~m~} \mathrm{sec}^{-1}$. The K.E. of the body just before striking the ground is
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Options:
  • A $2 \mathrm{~J}$
  • B $1 \mathrm{~J}$
  • C $4 \mathrm{~J}$
  • D $8 \mathrm{~J}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $4 \mathrm{~J}$
If particle is projected vertically upward with velocity of $2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ then it returns with the same velocity.
So its kinetic energy $=\frac{1}{2} m v^2=\frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times(2)^2=4 \mathrm{~J}$

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