Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Motion in Two and Three Dimensions - Questions - Page 83: 12b

Answer

The vertical component $v_y$ of the particle’s velocity is greatest in magnitude at $\theta = 0^{\circ}$ and $\theta = 180^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

The speed of the particle is constant. At $\theta = 0^{\circ}$, the velocity vector is directed straight up, so the magnitude of $v_y$ is a maximum. At $\theta = 180^{\circ}$, the velocity vector is directed straight down, so the magnitude of $v_y$ is a maximum. The vertical component $v_y$ of the particle’s velocity is greatest in magnitude at $\theta = 0^{\circ}$ and $\theta = 180^{\circ}$
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