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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