Answer:
Option B is the correct answer.
Explanation:
Let us consider 40 meter above ground as origin.
Initial velocity = 17 m/s
Final velocity = 24 m/s
Acceleration = 9.81 m/s
We have equation of motion v² = u² + 2as
Substituting
24² = 17² + 2 x 9.81 x s
s = 14.63 m
Distance traveled by rock = 14.63 m down.
Height of rock from ground = 40 - 14.63 = 25.37 m = 25.4 m
Option B is the correct answer.