Question

A particle is moving under the influence of a force which is fixed in magnitude and acting at an angle $\theta$ in the direction of motion. The path described by the particle is:

• A. a circle
• B. an ellipse
• C. a parabola
• D. a straight line

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

a parabola

Answer 2

If the fixed force acts at an angle $\theta$ in the direction of motion, the particle will describe a parabolic path.