Projectile motion with air resistance – Rankers Physics

Ground to Ground Projectile: Practice Problem & Solution

In projectile motion if air resistance (or any of such force opposing motion) is taken into consideration, then
Projectile would deviate from its idealised parabolic trajectory.
Range would be less than that in absence of air.
Maximum height attained would be greater than that in absence of air.
Both (1) and (2) are correct.

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Ground to Ground Projectile. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Air resistance acts opposite to the direction of motion, decreasing velocity. This causes deviation from the ideal symmetric parabolic trajectory and decreases both the range and maximum height. Thus, (1) and (2) are correct.

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