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Upto ordinary heights, the change in the distance of a projectile from the centre of earth is negligible compared to the radius of earth. Hence the projectile moves under a nearly uniform gravitational force and the path is parabolic. But for the projectiles moving to a large height, the gravitational force decreases quite decreasing variable force, the path of the projectile becomes elliptical.
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Explanation:
Assertion:
Generally, the path of a projectile from the earth is parabolic. This is because when an object is thrown or launched, it follows a curved path due to the influence of gravity pulling it downwards. The path is curved in such a way that it forms a parabola.
Reason:
The path of a projectile is independent of the gravitational force of the earth. This statement is incorrect because the path of a projectile is actually influenced by the gravitational force of the earth. The force of gravity affects the trajectory of the projectile, causing it to follow a curved path.
Explanation of the correct answer:
The correct answer is option 'C' because the assertion is true (the path of a projectile is generally parabolic) but the reason is false (the path of a projectile is not independent of the gravitational force of the earth). The reason given does not provide a correct explanation for the assertion, hence option 'C' is the correct choice.
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