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A boy sitting in a car moving at constant velocity throws a ball straight up into the air. Where will the ball fall ?

A

Behind him

B

Into his hands

C

In front of him

D

Towards the left

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The correct Answer is:
b
Due to inertia of motion the ball covers the same horizontal distance as is covered by the car.
Hence correct choice is (b).
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