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A projectile is thrown at an angle with a velocity of 21 m/s.

**Projectiles at the Peak of Flight**

1. **Vertical Velocity:**
   - What is the vertical velocity of the projectile at the top of its flight?
     - v = ___ unit ___

2. **Horizontal Velocity:**
   - Does it have a horizontal velocity?
     - [Select an answer from a dropdown menu]

3. **Vertical Acceleration:**
   - What is the vertical acceleration of the projectile at the top of its flight?
     - a = ___ unit ___

In this exercise, you will explore the properties of a projectile when it reaches the highest point in its trajectory.
Transcribed Image Text:**Projectiles at the Peak of Flight** 1. **Vertical Velocity:** - What is the vertical velocity of the projectile at the top of its flight? - v = ___ unit ___ 2. **Horizontal Velocity:** - Does it have a horizontal velocity? - [Select an answer from a dropdown menu] 3. **Vertical Acceleration:** - What is the vertical acceleration of the projectile at the top of its flight? - a = ___ unit ___ In this exercise, you will explore the properties of a projectile when it reaches the highest point in its trajectory.
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u = 21 m/s

The projectile motion only has the horizontal component of velocity at the top position during its flight path.

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