Which quantity remains constant for a projectile in the absence of air resistance?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Horizontal component of velocity
- Step 1: Only gravity acts, and it is vertical, so the horizontal velocity does not change. Answer: Horizontal component of velocity. Why not the others: Vertical component of velocity, Speed and Kinetic energy don't fit.
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