How does the vertical component of the velocity of the projectile change as it travels from point A to point C?

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1 answer:

SashulF [63]3 years ago

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Answer:

decreases at a constant rate

Explanation:

At A, the vertical velocity component is positive. At B, it is 0. At C, it is negative.

So the vertical velocity component is decreasing, specifically at the rate of the acceleration due to gravity.

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