15. A rock is dropped from a high tower. Assuming negligible air resistance, which of the following graphs best represents the vertical component of the projectile's velocity from the time it is thrown to the time it hits the ground? B

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15. A rock is dropped from a high tower. Assuming negligible air resistance, which of the
following graphs best represents the vertical component of the projectile's velocity from
the time it is thrown to the time it hits the ground?
Transcribed Image Text:15. A rock is dropped from a high tower. Assuming negligible air resistance, which of the following graphs best represents the vertical component of the projectile's velocity from the time it is thrown to the time it hits the ground?
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