A Block Slides Down a Frictionless Incline and Then Flies

question 39

Multiple Choice

A block slides down a frictionless incline and then flies into the air as shown.

• A)The magnitude of the acceleration is the same during the entire motion including while it is in the air.
• B)The acceleration changes sign when the block leaves the incline.
• C)The magnitude of the acceleration is a maximum just after the block leaves the incline and then decreases.
• D)The magnitude of the acceleration is a maximum just after the block leaves the incline and then increases.
• E)The magnitude of the acceleration is a maximum just after the block leaves the incline and then stays constant.

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