Question

Assertion : In javelin throw, the athlete throws the projectile at an angle slightly more than 45$^{\circ}$.
Reason : The maximum range does not depend upon angle of projection.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

If a body is projected from a place above the surface of earth, then for the maximum range, the angle of projection should be less than 45$^{\circ}$.