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A rectangular brick is thrown in a projectile motion in two configurations: along the breadth and along the length as shown in the figures. In which of the configurations will the brick travel a longer range? Assume exactly similar initial conditions for both the configurations. (Hint: Consider a real life situation) config.1 config.2

A rectangular brick is thrown in a projectile motion in two configurations: along the breadth and along the length as shown in the figures.

In which of the configurations will the brick travel a longer range? Assume exactly similar initial conditions for both the configurations.
(Hint: Consider a real life situation)
config.1
 
config.2

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Shobhit Varshney IIT Roorkee
askIITians Faculty 33 Points
9 years ago
Dear student,

It will travel longer distance when thrown along the breadth, because the drag due to air would be less in this case.
Along the length configuration, more surface area will face the air drag and hence would cover less distance.

Thanks.

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