A projectile is launched with an initial velocity of 80 m/s at 30° above the horizontal. Neglecting air resistance, what is horizontal component of the projectile's acceleration?

A) 40 m/s2 B) 0 m/s2 C) 69 m/s2 D) 9.8 m/s2 E) 80 m/s2


B

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Which of the following is a reason why low-mass stars cannot get very hot when they contract?

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A. I and III, and also II and IV B. I and IV, and also II and III C. I and II, and also III and IV D. All of them have the same period. E. They all have different periods.

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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the greatest energy?

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