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Shown are several curves (Fig. 8.2). Explain with reason, which ones amongst them can be possible trajectories traced by a projectile (neglect air friction).

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The trajectory of a particle under gravitational force of the earth will be a conic section (for motion outside the earth) with the centre of the earth as a focus. Only (c) meets this requirement.



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