$A$ particle is thrown with any velocity vertically upward. The distance travelled by the particle in the first second of its descent is:

  • A
    $g$
  • B
    $\frac{g}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{g}{4}$
  • D
    Cannot be calculated

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