Which among the following statements is CORRECT? A.) The vertical component of the acceleration of a projectile is zero during the entire flight. B.)The vertical component of the velocity of a projectile remains contant during the entire flight. C.)The horizontal component of the velocity of a projectile remains contant during the entire flight. D.)The maximum height reached by a projectile does not depend on its initial speed.

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Which among the following statements is CORRECT?

A.) The vertical component of the acceleration of a projectile is zero during the entire flight.
 
B.)The vertical component of the velocity of a projectile remains contant during the entire flight.
 
C.)The horizontal component of the velocity of a projectile remains contant during the entire flight.
 
D.)The maximum height reached by a projectile does not depend on its initial speed.
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Let the initial velocity of a projectile = v Let the angle of projection = θAcceleration due to gravity = g 

 

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