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When there is no air resistance what best describes the vectors of a projectile in motion:
a.The acceleration vector and velocity vector are both constant magnitude.
b.The acceleration vector is constant magnitude and perpendicular to the trajectory. The velocity vector is at a tangent to the trajectory
c.The acceleration vector is constant and points straight down. The velocity vector is perpendicular to the trajectory
d.The acceleration vector is constant and points straight down. The velocity vector is at a tangent to the trajectory
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