An Athlete Throws a Ball with a Velocity of 40

question 73

Multiple Choice

An athlete throws a ball with a velocity of 40 m/s at an angle of 20° above the horizontal. Which of the following statements is true in this case?

• A) The vertical component of the velocity remains constant.
• B) The horizontal component of the velocity changes.
• C) The vertical component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height.
• D) The horizontal component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height.
• E) None of the given choices is correct.

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