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Motion in a Plane: Projectile Motion Basics MCQ

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Projectile Motion BasicsEasyQuestion 5302

Question

At the highest point of a projectile's trajectory, the vertical component of velocity is:
  1. A
    Maximum
  2. B
    Equal to horizontal component
  3. C
    Zero
    Correct
  4. D
    Equal to initial velocity

Correct answer

Zero

Explanation

At the highest point, the vertical velocity becomes zero momentarily. The horizontal component remains constant throughout.