Q. A man projects a coin upwards from the gate of a uniformly moving train. The path of coin for the man will be

A) Parabolic
B) Inclined straight line
C) Vertical straight line
D) Horizontal straight line
Explanation

(c) Because horizontal velocity is same for coin and the observer. So relative horizontal displacement will be zero

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