Question:

At the height $80\, m$ , an aeroplane is moved with $150\,m/s$. A bomb is dropped from it so as to hit a target. At what distance from the target should the bomb be dropped? (given $g=10\,m/s^{2}$)

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • 605.3 m
  • 600 m
  • 80 m
  • 230 m
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Time taken by the bomb to reach the ground is given by $t=\sqrt{\left(\frac{2 h}{g}\right)}$ $t=\sqrt{\left(\frac{2 \times 80}{10}\right)}=4\, \sec$ Horizontal velocity of bomb $=150\, m / s$ Horizontal distance covered by bomb $=150 \times 4=600\, m$ Hence, the bomb should be dropped $600\, m$ before the target.
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Concepts Used:

Motion in a Plane

It is a vector quantity. A vector quantity is a quantity having both magnitude and direction. Speed is a scalar quantity and it is a quantity having a magnitude only. Motion in a plane is also known as motion in two dimensions. 

Equations of Plane Motion

The equations of motion in a straight line are:

v=u+at

s=ut+½ at2

v2-u2=2as

Where,

  • v = final velocity of the particle
  • u = initial velocity of the particle
  • s = displacement of the particle
  • a = acceleration of the particle
  • t = the time interval in which the particle is in consideration