Two pebbles are thrown simultaneously from the top of the building with a speed of 20 m/s. One is thrown vertically upward and another vertically downwards. Which of the following statement is correct? a. They will strike the ground with the same speed. b. They will strike the ground at the same time. c. They will travel the same distance. d. They have different acceleration because one is upwards and the other is downward.

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Two pebbles are thrown simultaneously from the top of the building with a speed of 20 m/s. One is thrown vertically upward and another vertically downwards. Which of the following statement is correct?

a. They will strike the ground with the same speed.

b. They will strike the ground at the same time.

c. They will travel the same distance.

d. They have different acceleration because one is upwards and the other is downward.

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