A bullet is fired from a gun, and it travelled 2 meters before hitting the target. The type of motion underwent by the bullet is

Rectilinear

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Oscillatory

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Circular

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Periodic

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Solution

The correct option is A Rectilinear
Since the bullet travelled in a straight path before hitting the target it underwent rectilinear motion.

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