* Gravity: Both the bullet and the ball are affected by gravity, which pulls them downwards at the same rate (approximately 9.8 m/s²).
* Horizontal Velocity: The bullet has an initial horizontal velocity when fired, while the ball has none. This means the bullet travels a longer horizontal distance during its descent.
The bullet will take longer to land because it covers a greater distance both horizontally and vertically. Even though the downward acceleration due to gravity is the same for both, the bullet's initial horizontal velocity means it travels a longer path.
Think of it this way:
* The ball falls straight down, like a vertical line.
* The bullet follows a curved path, like a parabola.
Important Note: If you were to somehow remove the horizontal velocity of the bullet (like by shooting it straight up), then it would land at the same time as the ball. This is because they would both be solely under the influence of gravity.
