Assertion : In javelin throw, the athlete throws the projectile at an angle slightly more than 45^° . Reason : The maximum range does not depend upon angle of projection.

Q89 / 180 · AIIMS 2010 · Physics

Assertion : In javelin throw, the athlete throws the projectile at an angle slightly more than $45^{\circ}$. Reason : The maximum range does not depend upon angle of projection.

A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
Correct answer
D
If both assertion and reason are false.

If a body is projected from a place above the surface of earth, then for the maximum range, the angle of projection should be less than $45^{\circ}$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.