A monkey throws a coconut straight down from the top of a tree. At the same

time, the branch he is standing on breaks. The monkey and the branch fall

straight down. Which of the following is true?

A. The coconut will reach the ground first

B. The branch will reach the ground first

C. The monkey will reach the ground first

D. They all will reach the ground at the same time

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

Given

Monkeys throw the coconut straight down from top of a tree

While throwing the branch of tree breaks and monkey fall staright down

For coconut there is some initial velocity therefore it will reach the ground first as coconut will cover the same distance with less time due to the possession of some initial velocity.

After coconut monkey and branch will arrive at the same time.