When seen from the ground, an apple falling from a tree is under______motion.

circular

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oscillatory

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rectilinear

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periodic

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Solution

The correct option is C
rectilinear

Apple is falling straight to the ground. When a body is travelling in a straight line, the body is said to be in a state of rectilinear motion.

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