A heavy stone is thrown from a cliff of height h in a given direction . The speed with which it hits the ground( air resistance may be neglected ) Options: A . &nbspMust depend on the speed of projection B . &nbspMust be larger than the speed of projection C . &nbspMust be independent of the sp[eed of projection D . &nbsp(A) and (B) both are correct

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A heavy stone is thrown from a cliff of height h in a given direction . The speed with which it hits the ground( air resistance may be neglected )

Options:

A . Must depend on the speed of projection

B . Must be larger than the speed of projection

C . Must be independent of the sp[eed of projection

D . (A) and (B) both are correct

Answer: Option D

When the stone reaches at ground . The potential energy of stone decreases . This decrease in potential engery appears as kinetic energy of stone . Hence , speed increases ,. Hence (D) is correct.

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