Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

A projectile is fired from point $O$ and moves along the trajectory $OPQRS$, as illustrated. Air resistance can be ignored. Which statement is correct about the projectile when it is at the highest point $Q$ of its trajectory?

  • AThe horizontal component of the projectile’s acceleration is zero.
  • BThe horizontal component of the projectile’s velocity is zero.
  • CThe kinetic energy of the projectile is zero.
  • DThe momentum of the projectile is zero.

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