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  • Projectile Motion: Understanding Horizontal Velocity
    No, the horizontal velocity of a projectile is not constant. Here's why:

    * Air Resistance: In real-world scenarios, air resistance (drag) acts on a projectile. This force opposes the motion, slowing down the projectile horizontally.

    * Ignoring Air Resistance (Ideal Case): If we ignore air resistance, the horizontal velocity of a projectile is constant. This is because there is no horizontal force acting on it. The only force acting on a projectile is gravity, which acts vertically. This means the horizontal component of the projectile's velocity remains unchanged.

    In Summary:

    * Real World: Horizontal velocity decreases due to air resistance.

    * Ideal Case (Ignoring Air Resistance): Horizontal velocity is constant.

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