A man projects a coin upwards from the gate of a uniformly moving train. The path of coin ass seen by the man will be

Parabolic

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Inclined straight line

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Vertical straight line

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Horizontal straight line

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Solution

The correct option is C
Vertical straight line

Because horizontal velocity is same for coin and the observer. So relative horizontal displacement will be zero. Hence, the coin will appear to be moving in a vertical straight line

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