Ball A is attached to a string of length l=13.4 m and is released from rest. Ball B is released from rest and falls straight down. Which of the following statements for what happens at point P are correct, and which are incorrect? Explain your reasoning and state what is wrong with the incorrect statements.

1.Ball A has greater speed than B because it takes more time to fall
2.Ball A has the same speed as B
3.Ball A has lesser speed than B because the string slows it down.
4.The two balls have the same velocity.
5.We don’t have enough information to compare their speeds.

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5. Because you didn't include a drawing or description.