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Physics Work, Energy, Power and Collision Conservation of Energy and Momentum MCQ (Single Correct)

A ball is released from certain height. It loses 50% of its kinetic energy on striking the ground. It will attain a height again equal to

A
One fourth the initial height
B
Half the initial height
C
Three fourth initial height
D
None of these

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The correct answer is:
B

Because 50% loss in kinetic energy will affect its potential energy and due to this ball will attain only half of the initial height.

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