Two balls are thrown with the same speed

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

Problem

Two balls are thrown with the same speed 40 m s−140\,\text{m s}^{-1}, one at 30∘30^{\circ} (ball P) and the other at 60∘60^{\circ} (ball Q). What is the ratio of their times of flight TP:TQT_P:T_Q? (a) 1:21:2 (b) 3:1\sqrt{3}:1 (c) 1:31:\sqrt{3} (d) 1:11:1

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