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What determines the time an object stays in the air during projectile motion from level ground?

Projectile motion splits into horizontal uniform and vertical accelerated motion per NCERT Chapter 4. Range R=u²sin2θ/g and max height H=u²sin²θ/2g. Using given u, θ, g, calculation yields Horizontal velocity. Hence option A satisfies projectile formulas.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 4: Motion in a Plane > Topic: Motion in a Plane and Projectile Motion

A man walking at 4m/s throws a ball forward at 12m/s relative to himself. If the ball lands 10m ahead of the throw point

Ball’s speed relative to ground = 12+4=16m/s. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 16 m/s as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Equations of Motion and Problem Solving