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Chapter 1: Q3DQ (page 92)

A projectile moves in a parabolic path without air resistance. Is there any point at whicha→is parallel tov→? Perpendicular tov→? Explain

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The accelerationa→will never parallel tov→and perpendicular to the flight's highest point.

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01

Concept/Significance of projectile motion.

Projectile motion is the movement of a projectile. The motion of a body under the only action of gravity is taught in general under this topic (vertically downwards).

02

Determination of point at which a→ is parallel to v→.

The path of a projectile is a parabola in the given by,

The accelerationa→ will never be parallel to v→, and it will always be perpendicular tov→ at the maximum height. Because an is the downward acceleration caused by gravity, it will never be parallel to v. At no time does the projectile's velocity point down.

Thus, the accelerationa→ will never parallel tov→ and perpendicular to the flight's highest point.

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