* Uniformly Accelerated Motion: This means the acceleration is constant in both magnitude and direction.
* Projectile Motion: A projectile experiences a constant acceleration due to gravity *only in the vertical direction*. The horizontal component of its velocity remains constant.
Here's a breakdown:
* Vertical Motion: The projectile experiences a constant downward acceleration due to gravity (g). This is uniform acceleration.
* Horizontal Motion: There is no acceleration in the horizontal direction (neglecting air resistance). The horizontal velocity remains constant.
Therefore, the motion of a projectile is a combination of:
* Uniformly accelerated motion in the vertical direction.
* Uniform motion (constant velocity) in the horizontal direction.
Key Takeaway: Because of the constant horizontal velocity, the projectile's overall motion is not uniformly accelerated.