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A particle is dropped from the top of a tower 60 m high and another is projected upwards from the foot of the tower to meet the first particle at a height of 15.9 m. The velocity of projection of the second particle is

16 m/sec
18 m/sec
20 m/sec
22 m/sec.

Correct Answer: 20 m/sec

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