Two objects are thrown from the top of a tall building and experience no appreciable air resistance.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.

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Since both objects have the same initial speed and experience the same gravitational acceleration, they will both reach the street with the same speed. The direction of their initial velocity does not affect their final velocity. Therefore, they will be traveling at the same speed when they hit the street.

Two Objects Are Thrown from the Top of a Tall