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Science
Quarter 4 - Module 1:
The Horizontal and Vertical
Motions of a Projectile

CO_Q4_Science 9_ Module 1
Science – Grade 9
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Quarter 4–Module 1The Horizontal and Vertical Motions of a Projectile
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Science
Quarter 4–Module 1:
The Horizontal and Vertical
Motions of a Projectile
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
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Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

In this module, you will learn the definition of projectile different from
projectile motion. You will also learn on how to describe the horizontal and vertical
motions of a projectile. And lastly, you can be able to explain horizontal and vertical
motions of a projectile. Activities are here inside for you. So, start your engine! For
we are about to explore the following lessons:

1. Projectile Motion; and

2. The Horizontal and Vertical Motions of a Projectile.

The module focuses on achieving this learning competency:

Describe the horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile.

Code: S9FE-IVa-34

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define concepts involving projectile and projectile motion
2. Describe the horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile
3. Cite examples and explain the horizontal and vertical motions of a
projectile under various cases.

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 What I Know

Multiple Choice: Read the following items carefully. On your answer sheet, write
the letter of the BEST ANSWER from the given options.

1. Which of the following composed the two linear motions of a projectile?

A. Horizontal and Circular Motion C. Horizontal and Vertical Motion
B. Vertical and Circular Motion D. Vertical and Curvilinear Motion

2. What is referred to as an object that is given an initial velocity and is then acted
solely upon by gravitational force?
A. Project C. Target
B. Projectile D. Trajectory

3. What do you call the path followed by a projectile?

A. Project C. Target
B. Projectile D. Trajectory

4. What is the shape of the trajectory of a projectile?

A. Circular C. Hyperbolic
B. Elliptical D. Parabolic

5. What force enables objects to fall on to the ground?

A. Frictional Force C. Gravitational Force
B. Magnetic Force D. Tension Force

6. If you throw a baseball straight up, what will its vertical velocity be at the
highest point?
A.0m/s C. 0m/s2
B.9.8m/s D.-9.8m/s2

7. What is the acceleration of a baseball thrown to the air at an angle of 45

degrees with respect to the horizontal as it returns to the ground?
A.0m/s C.0m/s2
B.9.8m/s D.-9.8 m/s2

8. What happens to the vertical velocity of an object as it travels through the air?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increasing
B. Gradually decreasing D. Remains the same

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9. What happens to the horizontal velocity of an object as it travels through the air?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increasing
B. Gradually decreasing D. Remains the same

10. If a stone is horizontally launched at a certain height, how do you describe

the magnitude of its vertical velocity as it approaches the ground?
A. Cannot be determined C. Gradually increasing
B. Gradually decreasing D. Remains the same

Lesson

1 Projectile Motion

From your previous academic years especially in Grade 7, you’ve learned

about the descriptors of motion in one dimension which govern on moving objects
traveling in either two of the straight lines at uniform acceleration (constant
acceleration): the horizontal (motion on a straight line) and vertical motions (free-
fall).

Specifically, you will be able to:

1. Define what a projectile and projectile motion is.

2. Illustrate the path travel by a projectile
3. Appreciate the application of projectile motion in relation to sports

What’s In

Uniform acceleration is when the speed of an object changes at the same

rate. This leads to the study of motion using equations and known as kinematics.
Knowing details such as how fast an object is going after a given time interval
rather than just the fact that the object is moving is our primary interest. To
describe the properties, characteristics and behavior of motion with greater detail
the following equations were discussed.

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Table1: Kinematic Equations (horizontal motion)
Variables Involved
Kinematic Equations
x T a 𝑣𝑥 𝑣𝑜𝑥

1 / / / /
∆x = vox t + at 2
2
2 2
𝑣𝑥 = 𝑣𝑜𝑥 + 2𝑎∆𝑥 / / / /
vx = vox + at / / / /
1 / / / /
∆x = (vx + vox )t
2

The four kinematic equations can be utilized to predict the unknown

information about an object’s motion if other information is present. These
equations can only be utilized if the motion undergoes constant velocity (a = 0) or
a motion having a constant acceleration.

The motion of objects acted solely by gravity is also an example of uniform

acceleration having a constant value of g = −9.8 m⁄ 2 .(“-” means downward). It is
s
associated with free-falling objects and objects thrown vertically straight to the air.
With this, we also transform our Kinematic Equations along the horizontal to
Kinematic Equations along the vertical by changing variable x to y and a to g.

Table2: Kinematic Equation (vertical motion)

Variables Involved
Kinematic Equations
y t g 𝑣𝑦 𝑣𝑜𝑦
1 / / / /
∆y = voy t + gt 2
22
𝑣𝑦2 = 𝑣𝑜𝑦 + 2𝑔∆𝑦 / / / /
𝑣𝑦 = 𝑣𝑜𝑦 + 𝑔𝑡 / / / /
1
∆y = (vy + voy )t / / / /
2
Note: y - height, t - time, g - gravitational acceleration (−9.8 𝑚⁄ 2), 𝑣𝑦 - final
𝑠
velocity 𝑣𝑜𝑦 - along y, 𝑣𝑜𝑦 - initial velocity along y

There are few conceptual characteristics of free fall motion that you need
to recall in applying the equations from the above table:

 An object in free-fall experiences an acceleration of -9.8m/s

2
2 . (The negative

sign indicates a downward acceleration) Whether explicitly stated or not, the

value of the acceleration in the kinematic equations is -9.8 m/s2 for any freely
falling object.

 If an object is merely dropped (as opposed to being thrown) from an elevated

height, then the initial velocity of the object is 0 m/s.

 If an object is projected upwards in a perfectly vertical direction, then it will

slow down as it rises upward. The instant at which it reaches the peak of its
trajectory,its velocity is 0 m/s. This value can be used as one of the motion
parameters in the kinematic equations;

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 If an object is projected upwards in a perfectly vertical direction, then the
velocity at which it is projected is equal in magnitude and opposite in sign to
the velocity that it has when it returns to the same height.

For this lesson, you will learn the definition of projectile motion and the
associated concepts. Furthermore, we will learn that projectile motion consists of
two motions where we can apply the kinematic equations for both vertical and
horizontal motions.

What’s New

Which of the three situations is/are more likely to happen in real-life? Write
your explanation on your answer sheet.

Figure 1.1: Ball thrown by a man at the cliff

Illustrated by: Jumari S. Sapio

In addition, supposed you were able to use a stroboscope in observing a player
playing sepak takraw. As the player kicks the rattan ball, you observed the motion
of the rattan ball.

Figure1.2: Sepak takraw player kicking a rattan ball

Illustrated by:Jumari S. Sapio

What will be your observations as you look into the motion of the ball on a
strobe? Is it situation A or situation B? What do you think would be the
explanation?

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 What is It

Projectile motion is a form of motion where an object given an initial velocity

is thrown or projected and is allowed to be acted on by gravity in a curved-like path.
These objects are called projectiles. The curved path followed by a projectile is called
a trajectory.

In projectile motion, the physical principles and mathematical formulas that

must be applied are those concepts that were recalled earlier. Combining the two
allows us to make predictions concerning projectile motion. As such the principles
and formulas are well understood in various types of projectile problems.

Type 1: Horizontally Launched Projectiles

Horizontally launched projectiles are projectiles that are launched with an

initial velocity from an elevated position and follows a curved-like path to the ground.

Consider the figure below.

Figure 1.3: A man diving into the water

Illustrated by: Jumari S. Sapio

In Figure1.3, the motion of the man as it dives into the water is moving
along a curved path downwards due to a natural force called gravitational force
of the earth or gravity. Gravity is the natural force that causes objects to fall
towards the earth. Hence, the acceleration due to gravity is always directed
downwards and has a value of -9.8m/s2. With this, the motion of the man
undergoes projectile motion.

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Type 2: Angle-Launched Projectiles

Angle-launched projectiles are projectiles launched at an angle with

respect to the horizontal and rises to a peak while moving horizontally. Upon
reaching the peak, the projectile falls with a motion that is symmetrical to its path
upwards to the peak.

Consider the situation below.

Figure 1.4: A sepak takraw player kicking a rattan ball over the net

Illustrated by: Jumari S. Sapio

What is the projectile in Figure 1.4? If you think that the rattan ball is the
projectile, then you are right! How do you describe its trajectory? The rattan ball
is travelling on a curved path. In mathematical terms, what do you call this
pattern? Try to rearrange the following letters for you to answer the question.

Figure1.5: Scrambled bubble letters

Illustrated by: Jumari Sapio

` If you got the term parabola, then you were right! An angle-launched
projectile exhibits a full parabolic trajectory motion. This shows that as the player
kicked the rattan ball in the air, the ball will eventually go back to the ground still
due to gravity as it moves horizontally. Hence projectile motion consists of
horizontal and vertical motion working independently.

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 What’s More

Activity1.1: Sketch Me Quick

Situation1: Free Kick!

Sam was given a free kick. Illustrate the trajectory of the ball in order for
Sam to get a goal. On your answer sheet, explain how you came up with that
trajectory.

Figure1.6: Free kick scenario in soccer.

Illustrated by: Jumari S. Sapio
Situation 2: Throwing of Garbage

Mat wants to shoot a crumpled paper inside the trash bin. Help him shoot
his garbage right at the trash can by illustrating the trajectory. Explain below how
you ended up with that trajectory.

Figure 1.7: Throwing crumpled paper into a trash bin

Illustrated by: Jumari S. Sapio

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 1.2: Quiz Time!

I. Identify if the following illustrations show projectile motion or not. Put a

(/) if it’s a projectile and (X) mark if it’s not.

Figure1.8: Check-boxed illustrations

Illustrated by: Jumari Sapio

I. Inside the box is a list of sports/games. Classify the sports/games whether

they exhibit projectile motion or not. Complete the table on your answer sheet.

A VOLLEYBALL A MOTORBIKE A FLIGHT OF A CAR RACING SMASHING OF

BEING SERVED TAKING OFF ON A SOCCER BALL SHUTTLE COCK
RAMP
100m DASH A BASEBALL HIT BY DRAGONBOAT SLICE SERVING OF SHORT COURSE
A BAT PADDLING RACE THE PINGPONG SWIMMING
BALL

PROJECTILE MOTION NON-PROJECTILE MOTION

e.g A VOLLEY BALL BEING SERVED CAR RACING

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 What I Can Do

Activity 1.3: World of Sports!

Accomplish the table below by listing a set of five different sports activities that can
be considered to involve projectile motion.

Way in Achieving
Sports Projectile
Projectile Motion
Example:
Athlete Jumping from one point
Long Jump(Athletics)
to
his/her longest reach.

Discus Throw
Discus Throwing the discus
Through the air.
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 Lesson
The Horizontal and Vertical
2 Motion of a Projectile

What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson you will be able to understand the vertical and
horizontal motions of a projectile.

Specifically, you will be able to:

1. Identify the horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile.

2. Explain horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile.

What’s In

In your previous lesson you already know the basic characteristics of a

projectile motion. Projectile motion is a form of motion where an object (projectile)
moves in a parabolic (curved-like) path (trajectory). You have also found out that
the motion of a projectile consists of two motions working independently the
horizontal motion (motion along x) and the vertical motion (motion along y).

For this lesson, you will learn more about the horizontal and vertical
components of projectile motion. Since horizontal and vertical motions are
independent of each other, we will discuss them separately.

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 What’s New

Consider the rider as it takes off a cliff and the golf ball as it flies into the
air and returns back to the ground.

Figure 2.1: (top) rider taking off from a cliff; (bottom) a golf ball flies into the
air and returns back to the ground

Illustrated by: Jumari Sapio

Guide Questions:
Try to answer the following questions and explain the possible reasons for
each item.
1. What do you think is the projectile in situation A? In situation B?
2. What happens to the motion of the rider as it takes off from the cliff?
3. What happens to the vertical velocity ( 𝑣𝑦 ) of the golf ball as it rises
in the air (it increases, it decreases)
4. When the golf ball reaches the maximum height what happens to the
vertical velocity?
5. When the golf ball returns to the ground the vertical velocity will
(increase, decrease)

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 What Is It

Type I: Horizontally Launched Projectiles

Suppose you roll a marble on a frictionless table, observe the motion of the
marble as it goes down the floor. The following illustration is a strobe of the falling
marble.

Figure 2.2: Motion diagram of a marble falling from a table

Illustrated by: Jumari Sapio

From Figure 2.2 the vertical velocity of the marble is gradually increasing
from points A to D (as illustrated by the increasing downward arrows). Due to
the presence of gravity accelerating at the marble -9.8 m/s2 this causes the
vertical velocity (𝑣𝑦 ) to increase.

For the horizontal velocity (𝑣𝑥 ), there is no external net force acting along
the horizontal direction which means that there is no acceleration along this
direction (ax=0), resulting to a constant horizontal velocity (𝑣𝑥 ) as illustrated by
a consistent set of horizontal rays to the right for each of the location of the
marble in the strobe.

Hence from Figure 2.1, when the rider takes off from the cliff its downward
vertical velocity is increasing due to the presence of gravity which accelerates
the rider at 9.8m/s interval downward.

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Type II: Angle-Launched Projectiles

From the illustration below, discuss the motion of the baseball as it was hit by
a bat.

Figure 2.3: Motion diagram of a baseball as it was hit by a bat

Illustrated by: Jumari Sapio

For angle-launched projectiles, horizontal velocity (𝑣𝑥 ) is still constant while

the vertical velocity can be described in three parts. From Figure 2.3, it is observed
that as the projectile ascends (point A to B) the upward vertical velocity (𝑣𝑦 )
is decreasing, this is because the direction of gravity is opposite to the projectile
motion. As the projectile reaches the maximum height (point B) it
momentarily stops causing a vertical velocity equal to zero (𝑣𝑦 = 0). When the
projectile descends (point B to C) the direction of its motion is in the
direction of the gravitational force hence the magnitude of its vertical
velocity is increasing.

So, in Figure 2.3 the vertical velocity of the baseball as it rises to the air
decreases due to the opposing direction of gravity compared to its motion. When
the baseball reaches the maximum height, its vertical velocity becomes zero.
When it descends its vertical velocity increases since the direction of the baseball’s
motion is the same with gravity.

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 What’s More

Activity 2.1: Modified True or False!

Write TRUE in the space provided if the following statements are correct
and if false, change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement/s
correct

1. As the projectile reaches its highest peak, the vertical velocity continuously
increases.

2. When an object is horizontally launched its motion gradually increases.

3. In an angle-launched projectile the vertical velocity remains constant.

4. As the projectile reaches the maximum height its vertical velocity becomes
zero.

5. The horizontal acceleration (ax) of a projectile is equal to 9.8m/s2

6. The horizontal velocity in horizontally launched projectile is constant.

7. In angle-launched projectile, as the projectile rises its vertical velocity

decreases.

8. The acceleration due to gravity is equal to zero.

9. As a projectile approach to the ground its vertical velocity decreases.

10. There is external force acting on the horizontal motion of a projectile.

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 2.2: Complete the Diagram

From the set of quantities involved in projectile motion (height, range,
vertical velocity, horizontal velocity, angle), complete the diagram showing
the two types of projectile launched by writing on the numbers the correct
quantity.

Figure 2.4: Motion diagrams of the types of projectile motion

Illustrated by: Jumari Sapio

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Activity 2.3: Quiz Time!
I. True or False: Write TRUE in the space provided if the statement is correct
and write FALSE if the statement is incorrect. In a separate paper attached
your explanation why the statement is true or false in this page. (3 points
each).

1. The horizontal velocity (𝑣𝑥 ) in horizontally launched projectiles is

always constant.
2. In angle-launched projectile, the vertical velocity (𝑣𝑦 ) decreases as
the projectile rises.
3. In angle-launched projectile, the projectile’s vertical velocity
becomes zero at its maximum height.
4. The vertical velocity (𝑣𝑦 ) of a projectile that descends, decreases in
angle-launched projectiles.

II. Fill in the table below if the quantities are present in either horizontal or
vertical motion. Assume air resistance to be zero.

Quantity Horizontal Vertical Motion

Motion

Forces
(Is it Present? – Yes or No, No Yes, downward
if present, in what
direction?)

Acceleration (2 points
each) (Is it Present? – Yes
or No, if present, in what
direction?)
Velocity (1 point each)
Is it changing or constant?

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 What I Can Do

Activity 2.4: Draw Time!

The Scenario
It was morning of January 21, 2021, you heard a distant gunshot. You
went outside and found out that the neighbor’s rooster was dead with a gunshot
wound. Immediately the barangay police together with the crime investigators
looked into the case. They gathered some information that would help solve the
case.

As a witness, your job is to help investigators pinpoint the location at which

the shots originated by illustrating the scene. The details in the incident are stated
below.

Crime Scene Notes:

The bullet that entered the rooster’s body has been matched to a .45 caliber
pistol. This gun releases bullets with an exit velocity of 260m/s. The bullet entered
the rooster at an angle of 12 degrees from the horizontal.

The following suspects in the neighborhood are registered owners of .45

caliber pistols. The suspects were also found in their residence during the time of
the incident.

Arthur Abellardo: He has a record of noise violations for loud parties he frequently
holds at his residence 2.54 kilometers away from the crime scene.

Carlos Sarial: He has no criminal record and residing 2.8 kilometers away from
the crime scene.

Ramon Ricorda: Ramon has a record that includes possession of prohibited

drugs. He served time in prison and was released after the completion of his
sentence. He is currently residing 3.05 kilometers away from the crime scene.

The rooster was lying on the ground when it was shot. The fence is 1.73 m
above the ground where the rooster was.

Note: Focus only in making the illustration/sketch. Calculating and solving

the case is not required. Rubrics can be found on the next page.

Disclaimer: The characters, places, incidents in the scenario are hypothetical. Any
resemblance to actual persons living or dead or actual events are purely coincidental.

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Rubrics for Activity 2.4:

Excellent Satisfactory Developing Beginning

Criteria
(4) (3) (2) (1)
Art Skill Perform skills, Perform Perform Does not
and/or skills, and/or skills, and/or perform skills,
express express express and/or
creativity at a creativity at a creativity at a express
high level. proficient basic level. creativity at
level. an
appropriate
level.
Approach to Clear and Appropriate Begins in a Begins but
the Concise method is reasonable fail to
situation organized used to way, but does complete
given method illustrate not finish
the important
situation parts of the
Situation

Explanation Demonstrates Explanation Explanation Explanation

thinking with is clear and is basic and is unclear
a clear and correct incomplete and
elaborate erroneous
explanation
Organization The idea is The idea is The idea Lack of idea to
of thought very clear well shows some the situation
thought Jumbled parts

This activity is a task for you to look into a problem or issue related to
projectile motion. How did you find the activity? How did the activity help you see
the real world use of the topic?

Congratulations my dear learner, you have completed this module. You may
now proceed to the next module. Keep up the good work!

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Summary
 Projectile motion may be described using descriptions of horizontal and
vertical motion.

 A projectile is an object that is given an initial velocity and is then acted solely
upon by gravitational force.

 A trajectory is a path followed by a projectile.

 The path of an object under projectile motion follows a parabola.

 Because of gravity on earth and horizontal velocity, an object travels in a
parabolic arc.

 As the object moves up, the magnitude of the vertical velocity (𝑣𝑦 ) gradually
decreases, thus it shows that the object is slowing down and has a vertical
velocity of 0 m/s at its maximum height.

 As the object moves down, the vertical velocity (𝑣𝑦 ) gradually increases, thus
it shows that the object is speeding up which is influenced by a force due to
gravity.

 The gravitational acceleration of projectiles on earth is constant and is equal

to −9.8 𝑚⁄ 2 (means −9.8 𝑚⁄ 2 downward).
𝑠 𝑠

 In terms of horizontal component of a projectile, the horizontal velocity is

constant. Thus, the initial and final horizontal velocities are equal (𝑣0𝑥 = 𝑣𝑥 )
which leads to a constant horizontal acceleration of 0 𝑚⁄ 2 .
𝑠

 An object projected horizontally will fall down at the same rate as another one
that is dropped, thus both objects will hit the ground at the same time.

 In horizontally launched projectile, the magnitude of the y-component of the

velocity (𝑣𝑦 ) gradually increases as it falls due to the acceleration due to
gravity. On the other hand, the x-component of its velocity is constant since
there is no net force acting on it and it is moving in accordance with the Law
of Inertia.

 In angle-launched projectiles, the x-component of the velocity does not change

since no net force is acting on the x-direction, it moves continuously due to
inertia. The magnitude of the y-component of its velocity gradually decreases
as it approaches the maximum height. As it reaches the maximum height its
velocity along the y-axis becomes 0 m/s. As the projectile goes down, it
gradually gains velocity along the -y-axis.

 In a gravity- and air resistance-free situation a projectile will move in a straight

line due to the consequence of inertia.

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 Assessment

Multiple Choice: Read the following items carefully. On your answer sheet, write the
letter of the BEST ANSWER from the given options.

1. What force enables objects to reach the ground?

A. Frictional Force C. Gravitational Force
B. Magnetic Force D. Tension Force

2. What is the shape of the trajectory of a projectile?

A. Circular C. Hyperbolic
B. Elliptical D. Parabolic

3. Which of the following composed the two linear motions of a projectile?

A. Horizontal and Circular Motion C. Horizontal and Vertical Motion
B. Vertical and Circular Motion D. Vertical and Curvilinear Motion

4. What is referred to as an object that is given an initial velocity and is then

acted solely upon by gravitational force?
A. Project C. Target
B. Projectile D. Trajectory

5. What do you call the path followed by an object under projectile motion?
A. Project C. Target
B. Projectile D. Trajectory

6. What happens to the vertical velocity of an object as it travels through the

air?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increases
B. Gradually decreases D. Remains the same

7. What happens to the horizontal velocity of an object as it travels through

the air?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increases
B. Gradually decreases D. Remains the same

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8. If you throw a baseball straight up, what is its vertical velocity at the
highest point?
A.0m/s C.0m/s2
B.9.8m/s D.-9.8 m/s2

9. If a stone is horizontally launched at a certain height, how do you

describe the magnitude of its vertical velocity as it approaches the
ground?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increasing
B. Gradually decreasing D. Remains the same

10. What is the acceleration of a baseball thrown to the air at an angle of 45

degrees with respect to the horizontal as it returns to the ground?

A.0m/s C.0m/s2

B.9.8m/s D.-9.8 m/s2

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References
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