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A ball is thrown from a point with a speed v0 at an angle of projection θ. From the same point and at the same instant a person starts running with a constant speed v02 to catch the ball. Will the person be able to catch the ball? If yes, what should be the angle of projection


A

Yes,60

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Yes,30

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No

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Yes,45

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Solution

The correct option is A

Yes,60


Person will catch the ball if its velocity will be equal to horizontal component of velocity of the ball.
v02=v0 cos θcos θ=12θ=60


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