Physics-Projectile Motion

NEET Physics Projectile Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about projectile motion is correct?

A

The horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile are independent of each other.

B

The path of a projectile is a straight line.

C

The time to reach maximum height is equal to the total time of flight.

D

The vertical component of velocity is constant throughout the motion.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile can be treated independently, as stated in the NCERT context where it mentions that motion in a plane can be analyzed as two separate one-dimensional motions.

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