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From the top of a tower two stones, whose masses are in the ratio 1 : 2 are thrown one straight up with an initial speed u and the second straight down with the same speed u. Then, neglecting air resistance                                    [KCET 2005]

A)                         The heavier stone hits the ground with a higher speed            

B)                         The lighter stone hits the ground with a higher speed                        

C)                         Both the stones will have the same speed when they hit the ground.               

D)                         The speed can't be determined with the given data.