A bomb is dropped by a fighter plane flying horizontally. To an observer sitting in the plane, the trajectory of the bomb is a:

Option 1 - <p>Hyperbola</p>
Option 2 - <p>Parabola in the direction of motion of plane</p>
Option 3 - <p>Straight line vertically down the plane</p>
Option 4 - <p>Parabola in a direction opposite of the motion of plane</p>
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:

Horizontal component of velocity of bomb equals to the velocity of plane. So, bomb and plane are in same vertical line always.

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