Two identical stones are released from rest at different moments from the same balcony

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Problem

Two identical stones are released from rest at different moments from the same balcony. When the first stone attains a speed of

10\,\text{m/s}

, the second stone has already attained a speed of

20\,\text{m/s}

. What is the ratio of the distances fallen by the two stones at these instants (first : second)? (a)

1:2

(b)

1:4

(c)

\sqrt{2}:1

(d)

2:1