An Athlete Throws a Ball with a Velocity of 40

Multiple Choice

An athlete throws a ball with a velocity of 40 m/s at an angle of 20° above the horizontal. Which of the following statements is true in this case?

A) The vertical component of the velocity remains constant.
B) The horizontal component of the velocity changes.
C) The vertical component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height.
D) The horizontal component of the velocity changes sign after the ball attains its maximum height.
E) None of the given choices is correct.