A particle is projected from the ground at an angle such that it just clears the top of a pole
after time 
in its path. It takes further time 
to reach the ground. What is the height of the pole?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Height of the pole is equal to the vertical displacement of the particle at time 
Vertical displacement
… (i)
and total flight time 
put value 
in equation (i)
so height of the pole 
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