Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. When we jump out from a boat standing in water, it moves forwards.
  2. Weight of a body is lesser in plains and greater on hilltops.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. The action being you jumping imparts an equal force on the boat pushing it backwards with only drag to resist its motion. Statement 2 is also incorrect. Weight of a body is greater in plains and lesser on hilltops.

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