$A$ body falling from a vertical height of $10 \, m$ pierces through a distance of $1 \, m$ in sand. It faces an average retardation in sand equal to (where $g$ = acceleration due to gravity).

  • A
    $g$
  • B
    $9 g$
  • C
    $10 g$
  • D
    $100 g$

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