Horizontal component:
* No direct effect: Gravity acts only in the vertical direction. It does not directly influence the horizontal motion of the projectile.
* Constant velocity: Therefore, if there's no air resistance, the horizontal component of velocity remains constant throughout the projectile's flight.
Vertical component:
* Acceleration: Gravity exerts a constant downward acceleration on the projectile. This means the vertical velocity changes continuously.
* Changing velocity: The projectile's vertical velocity increases downwards during its ascent and decreases upwards during its descent.
* Symmetrical path: The upward and downward paths of the projectile are symmetrical due to the constant acceleration of gravity.
In summary:
* Horizontal: Gravity doesn't affect the horizontal motion directly, resulting in constant horizontal velocity.
* Vertical: Gravity causes a constant downward acceleration, leading to a changing vertical velocity and a symmetrical path.
Important Note: This analysis assumes that there is no air resistance. In reality, air resistance can affect both the horizontal and vertical components of the projectile's motion, making the analysis more complex.
