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A gun is aimed at a target in line with its barrel. The target is released and allowed to fall under gravity, at the instant, the gun is fired. The bullet will

A

Pass above the target

B

Pass below the target

C

Hit the target

D

Certainly hit the target

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The correct Answer is:
C

As the velocity of bullet and target are equal the bullet will hit the target.
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