The position vector of a projectile is described by:
Correct answer: B. Option B: A vector with components for both x and y directions
- A. Option A: The x-component of position vector
- B. Option B: A vector with components for both x and y directions
- C. Option C: The velocity vector of the projectile
- D. Option D: The acceleration vector of the projectile
Explanation
When considering motion in two dimensions, the position vector of a projectile is described by a vector with components for both horizontal (x) and vertical (y) directions. This allows us to track the projectile's position in a plane.Option A only considers the x-component, Option C refers to velocity instead of position, and Option D discusses acceleration, which are not directly related to the position vector in two dimensions.
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