$A$ ball is thrown from $10 \, m$ height at speed $v_0$ vertically downward. Upon colliding with the surface of the earth,it loses $50 \%$ of its energy and again reaches the same height. The value of $v_0$ is: ................. $m/s$

$A$ machine which is $75\%$ efficient, uses $12 \, J$ of energy in lifting up a $1 \, kg$ mass through a certain distance. The mass is then allowed to fall through that distance. The velocity at the end of its fall is (in $m \, s^{-1}$):

$A$ spring-block system is resting on a frictionless floor as shown in the figure. The spring constant is $2.0 \,N \,m^{-1}$ and the mass of the block is $2.0 \,kg$. Ignore the mass of the spring. Initially, the spring is in an unstretched condition. Another block of mass $1.0 \,kg$ moving with a speed of $2.0 \,m \,s^{-1}$ collides elastically with the first block. The collision is such that the $2.0 \,kg$ block does not hit the wall. The distance, in metres, between the two blocks when the spring returns to its unstretched position for the first time after the collision is. . . .

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: $A$ truck and a car moving with the same kinetic energy are brought to rest by applying brakes which provide equal retarding forces. Both come to rest in equal distance.
Statement $II$: $A$ car moving towards the east takes a turn and moves towards the north, the speed remains unchanged. The acceleration of the car is zero.
In the light of the given statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

$A$ free body of mass $8 \, kg$ is travelling at $2 \, m/s$ in a straight line. At a certain instant,the body splits into two equal parts due to an internal explosion which releases $16 \, J$ of energy. Neither part leaves the original line of motion. Finally:

Two identical particles are moving with same velocity $v$ as shown in the figure. If the collision is completely inelastic,then: