An aeroplane is moving with horizontal velocity $u$ at height $h$. The velocity of a packet dropped from it on the earth's surface will be ($g$ is acceleration due to gravity).

  • A
    $\sqrt{u^2 + 2gh}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2gh}$
  • C
    $2gh$
  • D
    $\sqrt{u^2 - 2gh}$

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