Kinematics Question 467
In order to hit a target, a man should point his rifle in the same direction as the target. The horizontal range of the bullet is dependent on the angle of projectile with horizontal direction.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason are both false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: E
Solution:
The man should point his rifle at a point higher than the target since the bullet suffers a vertically downward deflection $ ( y=\frac{1}{2}gt^{2} ) $ due to gravity.