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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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In projectile motion, the
Options
A acceleration is parallel to the velocity.
B acceleration is perpendicular to the velocity.
C acceleration is vertical while the velocity can be in any direction.
Correct Answer
D acceleration reaches its minimum value at the top of the trajectory.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In projectile motion, acceleration is constant downward (gravity), while velocity changes direction throughout.

Hint

Gravity acts vertically downward only.

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Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 975 of 1250
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