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Lesson 4: Projectile Motion

Question 101793 • 350CR Integrated Science

Which statement describes the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?

Answer
A
It is –9.8 m/s2.
B
It is 9.8 m/s2.
C
It is constant.
D
It is zero.

Explanation

Ignoring air resistance, the only acceleration on a projectile is gravity, which acts vertically. Therefore its horizontal acceleration is 0 m/s², so the best answer is “It is zero.” Strictly, “It is constant” is also true because zero acceleration remains constant, making that choice imprecise rather than incorrect.

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