leon Calix throws a projectile with a velocity of 40 m/s at an angle of 20 deg above the horizontal. Which of the llowing statements is true in this case? A The horizontal component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height. B The vertical component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height. (c) The vertical component of the velocity remains constant. The borizontal component of the velocity changes

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Juleon Calix throws a projectile with a velocity of 40 m/s at an angle of 20 deg above the horizontal. Which of the
following statements is true in this case?
A The horizontal component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height.
B The vertical component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height.
C The vertical component of the velocity remains constant.
D The horizontal component of the velocity changes.
Transcribed Image Text:Juleon Calix throws a projectile with a velocity of 40 m/s at an angle of 20 deg above the horizontal. Which of the following statements is true in this case? A The horizontal component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height. B The vertical component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height. C The vertical component of the velocity remains constant. D The horizontal component of the velocity changes.
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