A bomber flying in level flight with constant velocity releases a bomb before it is over the target. Neglecting air resistance, which one of the following is NOT true?
A) The bomber is over the target when the bomb strikes
B) The acceleration of the bomb is constant
C) The horizontal velocity of the plane equals the vertical velocity of the bomb when it hits the target
D) The bomb travels in a curved path
E) The time of flight of the bomb is independent of the horizontal speed of the plane

Question

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The horizontal velocity of the plane does not equal the vertical velocity of the bomb when it hits the target. The bomb maintains the horizontal velocity of the plane, while its vertical velocity increases due to gravity.

A Bomber Flying in Level Flight with Constant Velocity Releases