Question

Which of the following exhibits parabolic motion? a. a person diving into a pool from a diving board b. a space shuttle orbiting Earth c. a leaf falling from a tree in a strong wind d. a train moving along a flat track

Answer 1

Answer: a stone thrown into a lake

Explanation:

The option that exhibits parabolic motion is a stone that is thrown into a lake.

Projectile motion is a form of motion that is seen when a particular object is thrown towards the surface fo the Earth. Such objects are acted upon by gravity.