Answer: A projectile which is fired horizontally is being constantly acted upon by acceleration due to gravity, acting vertically downwards. Hence, it does not follow a straight line path. Also Why a projectile fixed along the horizontal not follow a straight line path? Because the projectile fired horizontally is constantly acts upon by acceleration due to gravity acting vertically downwards.
Explanation:
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We need to consider for this exercise the concept Drag Force and Torque. The equation of Drag force is

Where,
F_D = Drag Force
= Drag coefficient
A = Area
= Density
V = Velocity
Our values are given by,
(That is proper of a cone-shape)



Part A ) Replacing our values,


Part B ) To find the torque we apply the equation as follow,



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