Question

Which of the following types of motion may be represented by the trajectory,
𝑦(𝑥)=𝑎𝑥 2+𝑏𝑥+𝑐 ?
(Here a, b, and c are constants; x, y are the position coordinates)

• A. Projectile motion in a uniform gravitational field
• B. Simple harmonic motion
• C. Uniform circular motion
• D. Motion on an inclined plane in a uniform gravitational field

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Projectile motion in a uniform gravitational field

Answer 2

The correct option is (A): Projectile motion in a uniform gravitational field