When there is air resistance present how to the velocity and acceleration vectors behave?   a.The acceleration and velocity vectors are both constant magnitude but continually change direction.   b.The acceleration vector is constant and points straight down. The velocity vector is at a tangent to the trajectory   c.The acceleration vector is perpendicular to the trajectory and the velocity vector is at a tangent to it.   d.The acceleration changes throughout the flight with its x-component opposite the direction of motion. The velocity vector is at a tangent to the trajectory

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When there is air resistance present how to the velocity and acceleration vectors behave?

 
a.The acceleration and velocity vectors are both constant magnitude but continually change direction.
 

b.The acceleration vector is constant and points straight down. The velocity vector is at a tangent to the trajectory

 

c.The acceleration vector is perpendicular to the trajectory and the velocity vector is at a tangent to it.

 

d.The acceleration changes throughout the flight with its x-component opposite the direction of motion. The velocity vector is at a tangent to the trajectory

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