How does the acceleration vector change throughout a cannonball's trajectory?  Vo = 18 Height = 0 Projectile angle = 30 degrees   Select 3 correct answer(s)   The y-component of the acceleration is constant.   The x-component of the acceleration the projectile is zero.   The acceleration vector is  pointing downward.   The magnitude of the acceleration increases as the projectile rises and decreases as it is coming down.   The y-component of the acceleration of the projectile is zero at the maximum height.

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How does the acceleration vector change throughout a cannonball's trajectory? 

Vo = 18

Height = 0

Projectile angle = 30 degrees

 
Select 3 correct answer(s)
 

The y-component of the acceleration is constant.

 

The x-component of the acceleration the projectile is zero.

 

The acceleration vector is  pointing downward.

 

The magnitude of the acceleration increases as the projectile rises and decreases as it is coming down.

 

The y-component of the acceleration of the projectile is zero at the maximum height.

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