For general projectile motion, when the projectile is at the highest point of its trajectory its velocity is perpendicular to the acceleration. its acceleration is zero. the horizontal component of its velocity is zero. the horizontal and vertical components of its velocity are zero. its velocity and acceleration are both zero.

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For general projectile motion, when the projectile is at the highest point of its trajectory
its velocity is perpendicular to the acceleration.
its acceleration is zero.
the horizontal component of its velocity is zero.
O the horizontal and vertical components of its velocity are zero.
its velocity and acceleration are both zero.
Transcribed Image Text:For general projectile motion, when the projectile is at the highest point of its trajectory its velocity is perpendicular to the acceleration. its acceleration is zero. the horizontal component of its velocity is zero. O the horizontal and vertical components of its velocity are zero. its velocity and acceleration are both zero.
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