In projectile motion the
Correct answer: B. Acceleration is vertical, while the velocity can be in any direction.
- A. Acceleration is parallel (or antiparllel)to the velocity.
- B. Acceleration is vertical, while the velocity can be in any direction.
- C. Acceleration is prependicular to the velocity.
- D. Acceleration is vertical and the velocity is horizontal.
Explanation
The horizontal velocity of a projectile is constant (a never changing in value). There is a vertical acceleration caused by gravity; its value is 9.8 m/s/s, down. The vertical velocity of a projectile changes by 9.8 m/s each second.
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