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A bomb is dropped from an aeroplane moving horizontally at constant speed. When air resistance is taken into consideration, the bomb

A

falls on the earth exactly below the aeroplane

B

falls on the earth behind the aeroplane

C

falls on the earh ahead of the aeroplane

D

flies with the aeroplane

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The correct Answer is:
A
Velocity of the bomb is same as velocity of the plane. Therefore, the bomb falls exactly below the plane.
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