A person throws three rocks off a cliff of height h at exactly the same speed , each time, but throwing rock A almost vertically upward, rock B horizontally, and rock C almost vertically downward (see the diagram below).

Which rock hits the ground with the greatest speed? (Ignore air friction.)
A. Rock A
B. Rock B
C. Rock C
D. Rocks A and C hit with the same speed, faster than B.
E. All three rocks hit with the same speed.


E. All three rocks hit with the same speed.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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