NEET2014Physics-Projectile Motion

NEET 2014 Physics Range and Time of Flight MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A projectile is fired from the surface of the earth with a velocity of 5 m s⁻¹ and angle θ with the horizontal. Another projectile fired from another planet with a velocity of 3 m s⁻¹ at the same angle follows a trajectory which is identical with the trajectory of the projectile fired from the earth. The value of the acceleration due to gravity on the planet is (in m s⁻²) (given g = 9.8 m s⁻²)

A

3.5

B

5.9

C

16.3

D

110.8

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The range and time of flight depend on the ratio v²/g. Since the trajectories are identical, (5²/9.8) = (3²/gₚ), solving gives gₚ = 3.5 m/s².

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