A gun with a muzzle velocity of 100 m/s is fired horizontally from a tower. Neglecting air resistance, how far downrange will the bullet be 1 second later?
A) 98
B) 490
C) 50 m
D) 100
E) none of these

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The bullet will travel horizontally at a constant speed of 100 m/s because there is no air resistance to slow it down. In 1 second, it will have traveled 100 meters downrange. Vertical motion does not affect horizontal distance covered.

A Gun with a Muzzle Velocity of 100 M/s Is