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Just after firing, a bullet is found to move at an angle of `37^(@)` to the horizontal. Its acceleration is `10 m//s^(2)` downwards. Find the component of its acceleration in the direction of its velocity.

A

`-6m//s^(2)`

B

`-4m//s^(2)`

C

`-8m//s^(2)`

D

`-5m//s^(2)`

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