If air resistance is considered, then the maximum height achieved by the projectile
A
decreases
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B
increases
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C
remains unchanged
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D
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Solution
The correct option is A decreases If resistance is taken into account, the resistive force will act opposite to direction of motion. Thus when the body is going in upwards direction, it won't reach the maximum height achieved before because of more force downwards.