For a projectile launched horizontally, the vertical component of its velocity
A)is zero.
B)remains a non-zero constant.
C)continuously increases.
D)continuously decreases.
E)any of the above, depending on position.

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The vertical component of velocity for a horizontally launched projectile increases continuously due to the acceleration caused by gravity.

For a Projectile Launched Horizontally, the Vertical Component of Its