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Physics Work, Energy, Power and Collision NCERT Examplar MCQ (Single Correct)

In a shot put event, an athlete throws the shot put of mass 10 kg with an initial speed of at from a height 1.5 m above ground. Assuming air resistance to be negligible and acceleration due to gravity to be , the kinetic energy of the shot put when it just reaches the ground will be:

A
2.5 J
B
52.5 J
C
5.0 J
D
155.0 J

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The correct answer is:
D

Given,

From conservation of mechanical energy.

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