$A$ ball is thrown upwards from the top of a tower $40\,m$ high with a velocity of $10\,m/s$. Find the time when it strikes the ground (in seconds). Take $g = 10\,m/s^2$.

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $6$

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