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Chapter 3: Q16. (page 67)

At what point in its path does a projectile have the least speed?

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A projectile has the least speed at the top of its path.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Projectile motion

In problems related to projectile motion, you should consider a time interval for which the body is in the air because of the influence of gravity.

Also, the throwing process is not considered in projectile motion.

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Step 2. Determine the point at which the projectile has the lowest speed

When the projectile is at the top of the path, its speed is the lowest. At the top, the vertical speed is equivalent to zero. If the effects of air resistance are neglected in a projectile motion, the horizontal speed will remain constant throughout the motion.

Thus, at the top of its path, a projectile has the least speed.

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