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A ball is thrown upwards and returns to the ground describing a parabolic path. Which of the following quantities remains constant ?

a
Kinetic energy of the ball
b
The speed of the ball
c
The vertical component of velocity
d
The horizontal component of velocity

detailed solution

Correct option is D

When a body is projected under gravity the acceleration of the body is acting along vertical direction hence vertical velocity changes but horizontal velocity remains constant.

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