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The discussion revolves around solving a physics problem involving two objects thrown vertically with different initial velocities: 30 m/s for the first object and 40 m/s for the second object, which is thrown 4 seconds later. The key equations used are the kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion, specifically the formula for maximum height: s = ut + 0.5gt². The solution requires equating the heights of both objects at the time they meet, taking into account their respective times of flight.

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do tell me if the way i did this problem is right!

q::An object is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 30m/s.Four seconds later
a second object is projected vertically with a velocity of 40 m/s .determine i)time(after first object is thrown)when two objects will meet each other in air ii) height from Earth when two objects meet

my probable solution:consider first object time as t and second object time as t+4,
solve for t by equating their maximum height formula(s=ut+0.5gt^2) ?
 
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But what makes you think the two objects will reach the same maximum height?
 
why do you think max.height is not the same,as you throw the first object at time t
and second ,time difference is t+4,or maybe iam wrong... please give me a solution then..
 

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