MCQ
When a train is at rest, rain drops fall vertically. When it moves along east with a velocity equal to that of rain, the rain will appear to fall, for a passenger in the train
  • A
    Along north-east
  • B
    Along north-west
  • C
    From upwards
  • $45^o$ to vertical

Answer

Correct option: D.
$45^o$ to vertical
d

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