Horizontal Velocity:
* No Direct Influence: Gravity acts vertically downwards. It has no direct influence on the horizontal component of the projectile's velocity.
* Constant Velocity: Assuming no air resistance, the horizontal velocity of a projectile remains constant throughout its flight. This is because there's no force acting horizontally to change it.
Vertical Velocity:
* Acceleration: Gravity constantly accelerates the projectile downwards. This acceleration is denoted by 'g' (approximately 9.8 m/s²).
* Increasing Downward Velocity: The vertical velocity of a projectile increases as it falls due to gravity's influence.
* Changing Direction: The vertical velocity changes direction. Initially, if the projectile is launched upwards, it will have an upwards velocity. This velocity will decrease until it reaches zero at the highest point of its trajectory. Then, the projectile starts falling, gaining downward velocity.
Summary:
* Horizontal Velocity: Constant (assuming no air resistance)
* Vertical Velocity: Constantly changing due to gravity's acceleration, increasing downwards.
Important Note: This analysis assumes no air resistance. In real-world scenarios, air resistance (drag) will affect both the horizontal and vertical velocities, causing the projectile to slow down and deviate from its ideal path.
