A rock is thrown upward at 50° with respect to the horizontal.As it rises,its vertical component of velocity
A)increases.
B)remains unchanged.
C)decreases.

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As the rock rises, its vertical component of velocity decreases due to the force of gravity pulling it down towards the Earth. The horizontal component of velocity remains constant as there is no force acting on it in that direction.

A Rock Is Thrown Upward at 50° with Respect to the Horizontal.As