Physics Two Dimensional Motion Question 47

Question: A bomb is dropped from an aeroplane moving horizontally at constant speed. When air resistance is taken into consideration, the bomb

[EAMCET (Med.) 1995; AFMC 1999]

Options:

A) Falls to earth exactly below the aeroplane B) Fall to earth behind the aeroplane C) Falls to earth ahead of the aeroplane D) Flies with the aeroplane

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Due to air resistance, it’s horizontal velocity will decrease so it will fall behind the aeroplane.