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  • Understanding Projectile Motion: Horizontal Velocity & Acceleration
    The horizontal motions of a projectile have the following in common:

    * Constant Velocity: Ignoring air resistance, the horizontal velocity of a projectile remains constant throughout its flight. This is because there are no horizontal forces acting on it.

    * No Acceleration: Since the horizontal velocity is constant, the horizontal acceleration is zero.

    * Independent of Vertical Motion: The horizontal motion is completely independent of the vertical motion. The projectile's horizontal velocity does not affect how it moves vertically, and vice versa.

    In summary, the horizontal motion of a projectile is a uniform motion, meaning it travels at a constant speed in a straight line.

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