College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Work and Energy - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 173: 17

Answer

Yes. They are same.

Work Step by Step

In fact, the energies are same at any point in the time of common flight. Because, the object thrown up has as much kinetic energy as the other has potential energy. So, the total mechanical energy is constant, which is true for any point of time the two objects are at the same height.
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