Phil Physiker standing at the edge of a cliff throws one ball straight up and another ball straight down, both with the same speed. Neglecting air resistance, which ball hits the ground below with the greater speed?
A) the one thrown upward
B) the one thrown downward
C) neither, both hit with the same speed
Answer: C
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