For general projectile motion, the horizontal component of a projectile's 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 horizontal component of a projectile's velocity remains a non-zero constant because there is no horizontal force acting on the projectile, so its velocity remains constant unless acted upon by an external force.

For General Projectile Motion, the Horizontal Component of a Projectile's