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The shape of the path a projectile follows...

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parabolic

Front

What is the vertical acceleration of a projectile? (neglect air resistance)

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9.8 m/s²

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What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?

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0 m/s²

Front

If a ball thrown straight up into the air takes 4 seconds to reach the top (peak), how long will it take to travel from the peak back to the original position?

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4s

Front

The initial horizontal velocity of a projectile is ____ its final horizontal velocity.

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equal to

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Back

A

Front

True statement about the horizontal velocity of a projectile in motion:

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It remains constant.

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Do the x-components of projectile problems affect the y-components and vice versa?

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False

Front

Is the acceleration of the projectile 0 m/s² at the peak of the trajectory?

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FALSE

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What acts on a projectile in the y direction that causes an object to travel in a parabolic arc?

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Gravity