A ball is dropped from some height. After rebounding from the floor it ascends to the same height. Draw the velocity-time graph for the given motion.

Question

A ball is dropped from some height. After rebounding from the floor it ascends to the same height. Draw the velocity-time graph for the given motion. (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Initial velocity is zero. After dropping, velocity increases in negative (downward) direction. Just before collision with the ground velocity is negative and just after collision velocity is positive (upward). Final velocity becomes zero.

Q. A ball is dropped from some height. After rebounding from the floor it ascends to the same height. Draw the velocity-time graph for the given motion.

Initial velocity is zero. After dropping, velocity increases in negative (downward) direction. Just before collision with the ground velocity is negative and just after collision velocity is positive (upward). Final velocity becomes zero.