Q73 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 2) · Physics

A ball is released from a height h. If t1 and t2 be the time required to complete first half and second half of the distance respectively. Then, choose the correct relation between t1 and t2.

  • A
    t1=2t2
  • B
    t1=2-1t2
  • C
    t2=2+1t1
  • Correct answer
    D
    t2=2-1t1

Solution

As the body is dropped from a certain height h, its initial velocity will be zero.

For first half, h1=h2.

Using second equation of motion, s=ut+12at2

We have, h2=12gt12.

Time taken in travel first half of the height, t1=hg    ...1.

For total height h, using again second equation of motion,

h=12gt1+t22⇒t1+t2=2hg    ...2

From equation 1 and 2, 

⇒12=t1t1+t2

⇒1+t2t1=2

⇒t1t2=12-1

Thus, the relation is t2=2-1t1.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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