At what point or points along the projectile's path will the vertical velocity have the greatest magnitude?

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bstoermer · Answer

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bstoermer · Answer

at what point will the vertical velocity have the minimum magnitude

diglet · Answer

just want to clarify. Are a and e meant to be in line horizontally or is e slightly lower than a for a reason.

diglet · Answer

Assuming point A and point E are at the same elevation. The projectile should have the greatest velocity at both of these points. This is assuming that there is no drag from the air. If there is the greatest velocity will be at A because energy will be lost to friction. 

The point of minimum velocity is C because it is at the highest point of the projectile's path so its vertical velocity at that point is 0.

osprey · Answer

I'd guess at E. At A it's got a magnitude, but it's DECELERATING ... At E, it's got a magnitude and it's ACCELERATING. http://perendis.webs.com