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A person standing on a moving truck, throws a stone vertically up relative to himself. To a person, standing on the ground, the stone appears to:(immediately after being thrown).

a
Rise vertically up and come down
b
Rise towards the rear of the truck
c
Move along a parabolic path
d
Rise straight and forward but inclined to the direction of motion of truck

detailed solution

Correct option is C

With respect to the man on ground, the stone has horizontal velocity (equal to that of the truck) as well as vertical velocity. So, it would appear to move along a parabolic path.

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