The path of a projectile in the absence of air drag is shown in the figure by dotted line. If the air resistance is not ignored then which one of the paths shown in the figure is appropriate for the projectile?

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The path of a projectile in the absence of air drag is shown in the figure by dotted line. If the air resistance is not ignored then which one of the paths shown in the figure is appropriate for the projectile? <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/physics/0af0f10297db0d6c1f6d7089c3a4ed0b-.jpeg" /> (A) B (B) A (C) D (D) C

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If air resistance is taken into consideration then range and maximum height, both will decrease

Q. The path of a projectile in the absence of air drag is shown in the figure by dotted line. If the air resistance is not ignored then which one of the paths shown in the figure is appropriate for the projectile?

B

A

D

C

If air resistance is taken into consideration then range and maximum height, both will decrease