Question

A stone is released from the window of a moving train. The path of the particle as
observed by a person on the ground is __________
Option A: - straight line Option B: - circular
Option C: - elliptical Option D: - parabolic

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

I think that the answer will be option D, i.e., parabolic, because due to both the motion of the train and the acceleration of gravity.