Let the initial velocity of the body be v. Hence the final velocity = v/2 Applying v2=u2−2as⇒(2v)2=v2−2⋅a⋅3⇒a=v2/8 In IInd case when the body comes to rest, final velocity = 0, initial velocity = v/2 Again, (0)2=(2v)2−2⋅8v2⋅s; or s=1 cm So the extra penetration will be 1 cm