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At which point in the projectile's motion is the vertical velocity equal to zero?
At which point in the projectile's motion is the vertical velocity equal to zero?
- At the midpoint of the trajectory
- At the peak of the trajectory (correct)
- At the start of the motion
- At the end of the motion
What is the path followed by a projectile under the influence of gravity?
What is the path followed by a projectile under the influence of gravity?
- Parabolic (correct)
- Straight line
- Elliptical
- Circular
What factor affects the horizontal distance traveled by a projectile the most?
What factor affects the horizontal distance traveled by a projectile the most?
- Initial velocity
- Mass of the projectile
- Air resistance
- Angle of projection (correct)
Study Notes
Projectile Motion
- The vertical velocity of a projectile is equal to zero at its highest point or apex.
- A projectile under the influence of gravity follows a parabolic path.
- The initial velocity of the projectile affects the horizontal distance traveled the most.
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Test your knowledge of projectile motion with this quiz. Explore the trajectory of a projectile under gravity and identify the point where vertical velocity is zero. Discover the key factor influencing the horizontal distance covered by a projectile.
