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WAEC Physics 2016 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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12. When a body is thrown vertically upwards, its velocity at the maximum height is A. maximum B. zero C. double its initial value D. half its initial value

  • A. maximum
  • B. zeroCorrect
  • C. double its initial value
  • D. half its initial value

Explanation

For a body thrown vertically upwards, at maximum height it has only a vertical component of velocity. Since the vertical component of velocity is zero at maximum height, the velocity is zero at max height.

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