Physics (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976444
Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4.4, Problem 4EYU
A projectile is launched and lands at the same level, as shown in Figure 4-12. Three points during the flight of the projectile are indicated in the figure. (a) Which of the four velocity vectors (shown in green) corresponds to points 1, 2, and 3? (b) Which of the tour acceleration vectors (shown in purple) corresponds to points 1, 2, and 3?
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