The vector  indicates the instantaneous displacement of a projectile from the origin. At the instant when the projectile is at , its velocity and acceleration vectors are

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A.

 is always perpendicular to .

B.
 is always perpendicular to .

C.
 is always perpendicular to .

D.
 is always perpendicular to .

E.
 is always perpendicular to .


Answer: D

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