Physics-Projectile Motion

NEET Physics Projectile Motion Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): The horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile are independent of each other. | Reason (R): The position of a projectile at any time t can be described using separate equations for x and y directions with constant acceleration.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context explains that motions in x- and y-directions can be treated independently with constant acceleration, which is why A and R are both true, and R explains A.

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