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Motion in a Plane: Projectile Motion Basics MCQ

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Projectile Motion BasicsEasyQuestion 5312

Question

The horizontal component of velocity of a projectile during flight:
  1. A
    Increases continuously
  2. B
    Decreases continuously
  3. C
    Remains constant
    Correct
  4. D
    First increases then decreases

Correct answer

Remains constant

Explanation

In absence of air resistance, no horizontal force acts. By Newton's first law, horizontal velocity remains constant.