Two objects are thrown from the top of a tall building. One is thrown up, and the other is thrown down, both with the same initial speed. What are their speeds when they hit the street?
A)The one thrown up is traveling faster.
B)The one thrown down is traveling faster.
C)They are traveling at the same speed.
D)It is impossible to tell because the height of the building is not given.
E)It is impossible to tell because a numerical value for the initial speed is not given.

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Both objects will have the same speed when they hit the street because they both start with the same initial speed and are subject to the same gravitational acceleration, regardless of the direction of the initial throw.

Two Objects Are Thrown from the Top of a Tall