Q. A bomb is dropped from an aeroplane moving horizontally at constant speed. When air resistance is taken into consideration, the bomb
A) Falls to earth exactly below the aeroplane
B) Fall to earth behind the aeroplane
C) Falls to earth ahead of the aeroplane
D) Flies with the aeroplane
Explanation
(b) Due to air resistance, it’s horizontal velocity will decrease so it will fall behind the aeroplane
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.