A-LevelPhysicsKinematicsMay/June 2012Paper 1 Q101 Mark
A projectile is launched at point O and follows the path OPQRS, as shown. Air resistance may be neglected. [Figure 10.1] Which statement is true for the projectile when it is at the highest point Q of its path?
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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