Two water jets are emerging from a vessel at a height of 50 centimeters and 100 centimeters. if their horizontal velocities at the point of ejection are 1 meter/second and 0.5 meters/second respectively, calculate the ratio of their horizontal distances of impact. a. 1: 04 b. 1: 234 c. 2: 01 d. 1.41: 1 e. 3: 02

The correct answer is option (D).

Explanation:

Vertical distance  of first water jet =

Vertical distance of second water jet =

Horizontal velocity of first water jet =

Horizontal velocity of second water jet =

Vertical distance of first water jet:

...(1)

Similarly, Vertical distance of second water jet:

...(2)

Horizontal distance of first water jet:

There is no acceleration in horizontal direction.

...(3)

Horizontal distance of second water jet:

...(4)

On dividing (3) and (4):

(from (1) and (2))

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).