A ball is thrown from a point with a speed 
at an angle of projection 
. From the same
point and at the same instant, a person starts running with a constant speed 
to catch the ball. Will the person be able to catch the ball? If yes, what should be the angle of projection?
A
Yes, 
B
Yes, 
C
No
D
Yes, 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Person will catch the ball if his velocity will be equal to horizontal component of velocity of
the ball.
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