A ball is thrown horizontally from the top of a tower at the same instant that a stone is dropped vertically. Which object is traveling faster when it hits the level ground below if neither of them
Experiences any air resistance?
A) It is impossible to tell because we do not know their masses.
B) the stone
C) the ball
D) Both are traveling at the same speed.

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The ball has both horizontal and vertical components of velocity when it hits the ground, while the stone only has a vertical component. The resultant speed of the ball is greater due to the combination of these components.

A Ball Is Thrown Horizontally from the Top of a Tower