When a body is thrown upward making angle of “θ” with horizontal and moves freely under the action of gravity, it is called a ______

C. Projectile

The correct answer is:

C. Projectile

When a body is thrown upwards at an angle with the horizontal and is only acted upon by gravity, it’s undergoing projectile motion.

Here’s why the other options are not correct:

• Horizontal: This would describe motion purely along the horizontal plane, not involving an upward throw.
• Vertical: This would describe motion purely along the vertical plane, either upwards or downwards. Projectile motion involves both horizontal and vertical components.
• None of these: While there might be more specific terms for certain projectile motion scenarios, “projectile motion” is the general term used for this type of situation.