A particle is dropped vertically from rest from a height. The time taken by it to fall through successive distances of 1 m each will then be
A
All equal, being equal to 
second
second
B
In the ratio of the square roots of the integers 1, 2, 3.....
C
In the ratio of the difference in the square roots of the integers i.e . 
....
....
D
In the ratio of the reciprocal of the square roots of the integers i.e.,. 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Velocity after travelling 1 m distance
For second 1 meter distance 
Taking +ve sign 
and so on.
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