NEET Physics Uniform & Non-uniform Motion MCQ Question
In which of the following scenarios can a body be considered approximately a point object?
A railway carriage moving without jerks between two stations.
A monkey sitting on top of a man cycling smoothly on a circular track.
A spinning cricket ball that turns sharply on hitting the ground.
A tumbling beaker that has slipped off the edge of a table.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A railway carriage moving smoothly can be approximated as a point object because its motion is uniform and does not involve significant changes in shape or direction, unlike the other options.
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