Q148 / 180 · KCET 2021 · Physics

The trajectory of projectile is

A
semicircle
B
an ellipse
C
a parabola always
Correct answer
D
a parabola in the absence of air resistance

Solution

The trajectory of a projectile is a parabola in the absence of air resistance. In the presence of air resistance, range and maximum height of projectile, both will decrease, hence path of projectile will not remain parabolic.

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

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