In the trajectory of a thrown object, like a baseball, the weight force is always downward. However, the force of air resistance is always
A) upward.
B) horizontal.
C) tangent to the trajectory and in the direction opposite the velocity.
D) perpendicular to the trajectory.
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The force of air resistance acts in the direction opposite to the velocity of the object, which means it is tangent to the trajectory of the object. This is because air resistance opposes the motion of the object, slowing it down, regardless of the direction of motion.

In the Trajectory of a Thrown Object, Like a Baseball