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:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Given, 
From conservation of mechanical energy.

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