Ball A is dropped from a balcony

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Ball A is dropped from a balcony. Ball B is dropped from the same point exactly 2 s2\,\text{s} later. Ignore air resistance. Which one of the following best describes the distance between the balls after B is released? (a) It remains constant. (b) It first decreases and then increases. (c) It increases continuously. (d) It decreases continuously and eventually becomes zero.

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