Projectile Question: Intital Velocity & Angle

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In a projectile launched at an angle, the vertical velocity just before landing will be equal in magnitude to the initial vertical velocity, but the direction will be reversed, assuming the landing height matches the launch height. The angle of the projectile just before landing will have the same magnitude as the initial launch angle, but it will be directed below the horizontal instead of above. This confirms that both the vertical speed and angle maintain consistent relationships throughout the projectile's flight. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing projectile motion effectively. The discussion highlights the importance of direction in velocity and angle in projectile dynamics.
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Just wanted to confirm: in a projectile launched at an angle if you know the intital velocity In the vertical direction , will the velocity in the y direction just before it lands be the same?
Also the angle just before it lands will be the same as the intital angle, right?
 
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Coco12 said:
Just wanted to confirm: in a projectile launched at an angle if you know the intital velocity In the vertical direction , will the velocity in the y direction just before it lands be the same?
The vertical speed will be the same, but the direction will be reversed. (Assuming the landing point is the same height as the launch point.)

Also the angle just before it lands will be the same as the intital angle, right?
The magnitude of the angle will be the same, but one will be above the horizontal and the other below.
 
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