Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

A projectile is fired at an angle of $25^{\circ}$ above the horizontal with a horizontal velocity component of $13\text{ m s}^{-1}$. What is the vertical component of the projectile’s velocity at the moment it is launched?

  • A$5.5\text{ m s}^{-1}$
  • B$6.1\text{ m s}^{-1}$
  • C$12\text{ m s}^{-1}$
  • D$14\text{ m s}^{-1}$

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