A ball is released from a height h. If t_1 and t_2 be the time required to complete first half and second half of the distance respectively. Then,…
JEE Main 2022 — Physics Mechanics
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A ball is released from a height h. If t1 and t2 be the time required to complete first half and second half of the distance respectively. Then, choose the correct relation between t1 and t2.
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Held on 29 Jul 2022 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Options
A
t1=(2)t2
B
t1=(2−1)t2
C
t2=(2+1)t1
D
t2=(2−1)t1
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Solution
As the body is dropped from a certain height h, its initial velocity will be zero.
For first half, h1=2h.
Using second equation of motion, s=ut+21at2
We have, 2h=21gt12.
Time taken in travel first half of the height, t1=gh...(1).
For total height h, using again second equation of motion,
h=21g(t1+t2)2⇒(t1+t2)=g2h...(2)
From equation (1) and (2),
⇒21=t1+t2t1
⇒1+t1t2=2
⇒t2t1=2−11
Thus, the relation is t2=(2−1)t1.
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