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At which point is the vertical velocity the smallest.
### Analysis of Projectile Motion Graph

#### Graph Description:
The graph represents the motion of an object projected off a cliff. The horizontal axis represents the horizontal distance from the launch point, measured in meters (m), while the vertical axis represents the vertical distance, also measured in meters (m), with negative values indicating a downward direction from the launch point.

#### Key Points on the Graph:
1. **Initial Launch Point:**
   - Coordinates: (0, 0)
   - This point is at the top edge of the cliff.

2. **Intermediate Points:**
   - (20m, -5m)
   - (40m, -20m)
   - (60m, -45m)
   - (80m, -80m)
   - (100m, -125m)

#### Question:
"At which point is the vertical velocity the smallest?"

#### Answer Choices:
- **20m, -5m** (Selected)
- 40m, -20m
- 60m, -45m
- 80m, -80m

#### Explanation:
The vertical velocity of a projectile is smallest (closest to zero) at the initial point of projection and increases as the object continues its descent due to the acceleration due to gravity. Therefore, the vertical velocity is smallest at the first given coordinate (20m, -5m), closest to the launch point. 

This understanding is based on the principles of physics, specifically the motion of objects under gravity, which dictates that the vertical component of the velocity vector increases in magnitude as the object falls further.

### Summary:
The provided graph effectively illustrates the projectile motion of an object fired from a cliff, marking its path with specific coordinates. The question asked helps to reinforce the concept that the vertical velocity of an object increases as it moves downward under constant gravitational acceleration.
Transcribed Image Text:### Analysis of Projectile Motion Graph #### Graph Description: The graph represents the motion of an object projected off a cliff. The horizontal axis represents the horizontal distance from the launch point, measured in meters (m), while the vertical axis represents the vertical distance, also measured in meters (m), with negative values indicating a downward direction from the launch point. #### Key Points on the Graph: 1. **Initial Launch Point:** - Coordinates: (0, 0) - This point is at the top edge of the cliff. 2. **Intermediate Points:** - (20m, -5m) - (40m, -20m) - (60m, -45m) - (80m, -80m) - (100m, -125m) #### Question: "At which point is the vertical velocity the smallest?" #### Answer Choices: - **20m, -5m** (Selected) - 40m, -20m - 60m, -45m - 80m, -80m #### Explanation: The vertical velocity of a projectile is smallest (closest to zero) at the initial point of projection and increases as the object continues its descent due to the acceleration due to gravity. Therefore, the vertical velocity is smallest at the first given coordinate (20m, -5m), closest to the launch point. This understanding is based on the principles of physics, specifically the motion of objects under gravity, which dictates that the vertical component of the velocity vector increases in magnitude as the object falls further. ### Summary: The provided graph effectively illustrates the projectile motion of an object fired from a cliff, marking its path with specific coordinates. The question asked helps to reinforce the concept that the vertical velocity of an object increases as it moves downward under constant gravitational acceleration.
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