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After a projectile is fired into the air, what is the magnitude of the acceleration in the y-direction? (Assume no air resistance.)A.9.8 m/s2B.19.6 m/s2C.0 m/s2D.4.9 m/s2

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After a projectile is fired into the air, what is the magnitude of the acceleration in the y-direction? (Assume no air resistance.)A.9.8 m/s2B.19.6 m/s2C.0 m/s2D.4.9 m/s2

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The magnitude of the acceleration in the y-direction for a projectile fired into the air, assuming no air resistance, is 9.8 m/s^2. So, the correct answer is A. 9.8 m/s^2. This is due to the force of gravity, which pulls objects downward at a constant rate on Earth.

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