A ball of mass m is projected from the ground with an initial velocity u making an angle of θ with thevertical. What is the change in velocity between the point of projection and the highest point?

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

u cos θ downward

u cos θ upward

u sin θ upward

u sin θ downward

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Δv=aΔt=a·T2=(-gj^)ucosθg=(-ucosθ)j^Therefore, change in velocity is u cos θ in downward direction.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity