In projectile motion the acceleration in the vertical direction is:
Correct answer: A. Remains constant
- A. Remains constant
- B. Varies with time
- C. Zero
- D. Is taken as positive
Explanation
In projectile motion, the only force acting on the projectile in the vertical direction is gravity. This results in a constant vertical acceleration of approximately 9.8 m/s2 downwards. Hence, the correct answer is that the vertical acceleration remains constant. The other options are incorrect because: the acceleration does not vary with time, it is not zero because gravity acts continuously, and it is conventionally considered negative, not positive, in standard coordinate systems.
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