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Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below :
Assertion : Generally the path of a projectiel from the earth is parabolic but it is elliptical for projectiles going to a very large height.
Reason : The path of a projectile is independent of the gravitational force of earth.

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
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If assertion is true but reason is false
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If assertion is false but reason is true
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The correct option is B If assertion is true but reason is false
The path of a projectile is determined by the gravitational force of earth. From conservation of energy, the gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy varies and the speed and height of the object from center of earth varies giving the path of projectile.

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