An aeroplane is flying at a constant horizontal velocity of 600 km/h at an elevation of 6…

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An aeroplane is flying at a constant horizontal velocity of 600 km/h at an elevation of 6 km towards a point directly above the target on the earth’s surface. At an appropriate time, the pilot released a ball so that it strikes the target on the earth. The ball will appear to be falling
  1. on a parabolic path as seen by pilot in the plane
  2. vertically along a straight path as seen by an observer on the ground near the target
  3. on a parabolic path as seen by an observer on the ground near the target
  4. on a zig-zag path as seen by pilot in the plane

Answer

(C) on a parabolic path as seen by an observer on the ground near the target

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