A bomb is dropped by a fighter plane flying horizontally. To an observer sitting in the plane, the trajectory of the bomb is a:
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 -
Hyperbola
Option 2 -
Parabola in the direction of motion of plane
Option 3 -
Straight line vertically down the plane
Option 4 -
Parabola in a direction opposite of the motion of plane
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1 Answer
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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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