Assuming negligible atmospheric friction, a launched projectile has a parabolic path, as shown above. Point Q is the path peak and Points Pand Rare at the same altitude. Identify the diagram that correctly illustrates the direction of the acceleration of the projectie at point P. OA OB - OE

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Assuming negligible atmospheric friction, a launched projectile has a parabolic path, as shown above. Point Q is the path peak and Points P and
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Transcribed Image Text:Assuming negligible atmospheric friction, a launched projectile has a parabolic path, as shown above. Point Q is the path peak and Points P and R are at the same altitude. Identify the diagram that correctly illustrates the direction of the acceleration of the projectile at point P. O A. O B. → OC. K O D. I Ο ΕΛ
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