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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Projectile Motion

Question 2 • 350CR Integrated Science

Which statement describes the horizontal motion of a horizontally launched projectile?

Answer
A
The projectile’s acceleration is zero, so its velocity is zero.
B
The projectile’s acceleration is –9.8 m/s2, so its velocity is changing.
C
The projectile’s acceleration is zero, so its velocity is constant.
D
The projectile’s acceleration is –9.8 m/s2, so its velocity is constant.

Explanation

Ignoring air resistance, gravity acts vertically, not horizontally. Therefore, the projectile’s horizontal acceleration is zero, so its horizontal velocity remains constant. The statement that acceleration is –9.8 m/s² describes the vertical motion, not the horizontal motion.

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