Question

A ball which is thrown upwards, returns to the ground describing a parabolic path during its flight

a.

vertical component of velocity remains constant

b.

horizontal component of velocity remains constant

c.

speed of the ball remains constant

d.

kinetic energy of the ball remains constant.

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Answer: (b).horizontal component of velocity remains constant

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