For general projectile motion, the vertical component of a projectile's acceleration
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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In general projectile motion, the only force acting on the projectile in the vertical direction is gravity, which provides a constant acceleration downwards.

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