A projectile is launched horizontally from a raised platform. If air resistance is ignored, then as the projectile falls to the earth, the magnitude of the vertical component of the velocity of the projectile:a. increases, while the horizontal component decreases.

b. increases, while the horizontal component remains constant.

c. decreases, while the horizontal component increases.

d. decreases, while the horizontal component remains constant.

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Jaime James

24 November, 10:39

A projectile is launched horizontally from a raised platform. If air resistance is ignored, then as the projectile falls to the earth, the magnitude of the vertical component of the velocity of the projectile:a. increases, while the horizontal component decreases.

b. increases, while the horizontal component remains constant.

c. decreases, while the horizontal component increases.

d. decreases, while the horizontal component remains constant.

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Monica Kaiser · Answer 1

The option (b) is appropriate answer

Explanation:

When a projectile is projected from height horizontally. The only force acting upon it is the downwards gravitational force of attraction due to earth.

Due to this force its vertical component of velocity, which is in the downward direction will be increased.

As there is no force horizontally, the horizontal velocity of throw will remain constant.

Thus (b) option is the correct option.