Velocity Direction at Highest Point of Projectile Motion

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Question

In projectile motion, what is the direction of the velocity vector at the highest point of its trajectory?

Options

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Horizontal Correct Vertical At an angle to the horizontal Zero

Explanation

Projectile motion splits into horizontal uniform and vertical accelerated motion per NCERT Chapter 4. Range R=u²sin2θ/g and max height H=u²sin²θ/2g. Using given u, θ, g, calculation yields Horizontal. Hence option A satisfies projectile formulas.

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