NEET Physics · Hard

Motion in a Plane: Mixed 2D Motion MCQ

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Mixed 2D MotionHardQuestion 5354

Question

A monkey drops from a tree and a hunter fires a bullet aimed at the monkey at the same instant. The bullet:
  1. A
    Always misses
  2. B
    Hits only at 45° angle
  3. C
    Always hits the monkey
    Correct
  4. D
    Hits only if gun is horizontal

Correct answer

Always hits the monkey

Explanation

Both bullet and monkey fall the same vertical distance under gravity. The bullet always hits the monkey regardless of angle or speed.