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Vertical Projection

AQA AS-level PhysicsMotionLesson 14 of 17

Vertical Motion is motion under gravity. The only force acting on the projectile is gravity. If the projectile is thrown upwards it has an initial non-zero speed and an acceleration of -g. At it's maximum height the speed is zero. As the projectile descends it accelerates due to the force of gravity.

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