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A ball falls from a height of 18m above the ground. Find the speed with which the ball hits the ground. [g=10ms2]

A.

9ms1

B.

9.49ms1

C.

13.42ms1

D.

18.97ms1

Correct answer is D

Due to conservation of energy, K.E = P.E

12mv2=mgh

m×10×18=12mv2

v2=2×10×18=360

v=360=18.97ms1