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Assertion: Generally the path of projectile form the earth is parabolic but it is elliptical for projection going to a very large height.
Reason: The path of projectile is independent of the gravitational force of earth.

A

If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is a true explantion of the assertion.

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not true the correct explantion of the assertion.

C

If the assertion is true but reason false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false.

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C
Up to ordinary heights, the change in the distance of a projectile form the centre of earth is negligible compared to the raduis 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, the path of the projectile becomes elliptical.
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