A projectile is launched with an initial velocity of 40 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees. What is the vertical component of its velocity?

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A projectile is launched with an initial velocity of 40 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees. What is the vertical component of its velocity?
  1. 20 m/s
  2. 28.28 m/s
  3. 30 m/s
  4. 40 m/s

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Q: A projectile is launched with an initial velocity of 40 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees. What is the vertical component of its velocity?
Solution: Vertical component Vy = u * sin(θ) = 40 * (√2/2) = 28.28 m/s.
Steps: 7

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