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A person from a truck, moving with a constant speed of $60$ km/h, throws a ball upwards with a speed of $60$ km/h. Neglecting the effect of rotation of Earth, choose the correct answer from the given choices
A person from a truck, moving with a constant speed of $60$ km/h, throws a ball upwards with a speed of $60$ km/h. Neglecting the effect of rotation of Earth, choose the correct answer from the given choices
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In absence of horizontal forces, projectile retains its horizontal velocity, making it return to the thrower in moving frames.
Updated On: May 1, 2026
- The person cannot catch the ball when it comes down since the truck is moving
- The person can catch the ball when it comes down, if the truck is stopped immediately after throwing the ball
- The person can catch the ball when it comes down, if the truck moves with speed less than $60$ km/h but does not stop
- The person can catch the ball when it comes down, if the truck moves with speed more than $60$ km/h
- The person can catch the ball when it comes down, if the truck continues to move with a constant speed of $60$ km/h
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