John stands on a balcony and releases a ball from rest. The ball is initially 8m above the ground. Assume that air resistance is negligible.
a) What is the speed of the ball when it hits the ground?
b) Suppose a second ball is projected upwards from the ground at the same time the first ball is released. Where and when do the balls meet in air if the initial upward speed of the second ball is equal to that in (a)?