Which of the following factors is NOT required to obtain the maximum height of a projectile?
Correct answer: A. Mass
- A. Mass
- B. Angle
- C. Velocity
- D. Gravitational acceleration
Explanation
The mass of the projectile is irrelevant to the maximum height it can reach, as maximum height is dictated by the initial vertical velocity and gravitational pull. Mass affects the overall trajectory and range, not the apex height. In contrast, the angle and initial velocity are critical to achieving maximum height, as they determine the initial vertical velocity. Gravitational acceleration, while constant, affects the rate of ascent and descent, influencing the height indirectly by acting against the initial velocity.
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