Free fall: 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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Both objects are subject to the force of gravity, which causes them to accelerate towards the ground at the same rate. Since they have the same initial speed and have traveled the same distance, they will both hit the ground at the same speed.

Free Fall: Two Objects Are Thrown from the Top of a Tall