Question

A stone is just released from the window of a train moving along a horizontal straight track. The stone will hit the ground following a(a) straight line path(b) circular path(c) parabolic path(d) hyperbolic path

Answer 1

ANSWER:

The correct option is c) parabolic path.

EXPLANATION:

    When a stone is released from the  window of a moving train, it should follow a straight path. However when the stone is released, it is also imparted the velocity of the moving train and hence also acquires a horizontal velocity.

   Thus, it becomes a case of throwing a stone downwards from a table and the stone follows a parabolic path while falling down.