A body is thrown vertically upwards with velocity u . The distance travelled by it in the fifth and the sixth seconds are equal. The velocity u is given by ( g = 9.8 m/s 2 )
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B
The given condition is possible only when body is at its highest position after 5 seconds
It means time of ascent = 5 sec
and time of flight 
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