For a projectile launched horizontally, the vertical 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 vertical component of a projectile's velocity continuously increases due to the acceleration caused by gravity acting downwards.

For a Projectile Launched Horizontally, the Vertical Component of a Projectile's