Assertion: Generally, the path of a projectile from the earth is parabolic but it is…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Assertion: Generally, the path of a projectile from the earth is parabolic but it is elliptical for projectiles going to a very large height.
Reason: The path of a projectile is independent of the gravitational force of earth.
Reason: The path of a projectile is independent of the gravitational force of earth.
- If both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
- If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
- If assertion is true but reason is false.
- If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer
(C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
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