Question

A cart moves at a constant speed along a horizontal circular path. From the cart, a particle is thrown up vertically with respect to the cart. Then the particle will :

• A. land outside the circular path
• B. land somewhere on circular path
• C. follow a parabolic path
• D. follow an elliptical path

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

follow a parabolic path

Explanation of the correct option

A: land outside the circular path

1. Because the particle's initial horizontal velocity is in the tangential direction and its point of projection is somewhere near the circle's perimeter, it will arrive outside the circle.

C: follow a parabolic path

1. A cart travels in a horizontal circular course at a constant pace. A particle is flung vertically in relation to the cart from the cart, and the particle follows a parabolic path.
2. Path will be parabolic because it is a case of projectile motion with velocity in horizontal as well as vertical directions.

Hence, the correct option is A, C.