A body is projected horizontally from the top of a tower with initial velocity $18\,m s^{-1}$. It hits the ground at angle $45^o$. What is the vertical component of velocity when it strikes the ground ......... $ms^{-1}$

  • A

    $9$

  • B

    $9\sqrt 2$

  • C

    $18$

  • D

    $18\sqrt 2$

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