Here's why:

* Projectile: An object that is launched and then moves under the influence of gravity alone.

* Motion: The change in position of an object over time.

Key Characteristics of Projectile Motion:

* Parabolic Trajectory: The path of the projectile is a parabola.

* Constant Horizontal Velocity: The horizontal component of the projectile's velocity remains constant.

* Constant Vertical Acceleration: The vertical component of the projectile's velocity is affected by gravity, resulting in a constant downward acceleration.

Understanding Projectile Motion:

Projectile motion can be analyzed by considering the horizontal and vertical components of the object's motion separately. This is because gravity only acts on the vertical component, and the horizontal component is unaffected by gravity.

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