A bullet is fired straight down from a hovering helicopter. If we neglect air friction, then the velocity of the bullet
A) increases at 9.8 m/s each second.
B) is a constant.
C) is zero.
D) decreases at 9.8 ft/s during the flight.

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The velocity of the bullet increases at 9.8 m/s each second due to the acceleration caused by gravity, assuming air friction is neglected.

A Bullet Is Fired Straight Down from a Hovering Helicopter