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Physics Motion in a Plane All Topic Question for Revision Test MCQ (Single Correct)

If a boy standing on a moving truck, throws a stone vertically up relative to himself. To a

person, standing on the ground, the stone appears to (immediately after being thrown).

A
Rise vertically up and come down
B
Rise towards the rear of the truck
C
Move along a parabolic path
D
Rise straight and forward but inclined to the direction of motion of truck

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The correct answer is:
C

With respect to the person on ground, the stone has horizontal velocity (equal to that of the

truck) as well as vertical velocity. So, it would appear to move along a parabolic path.

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