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The force of gravity points towards the center of the earth ... the direction we call "down".

The force has no horizontal component, so it can't have any effect on horizontal speed.

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Which of the velocity component of projectile changes and other remain constant why?

The vertical velocity component changes due to the effect of gravity, which causes acceleration in the downward direction. The horizontal velocity component remains constant because there are no horizontal forces acting on the projectile (assuming air resistance is negligible).


How does the unbalaced force of gravity affect the horizontal and vertical velocities of an object in projectile motion?

In projectile motion, the unbalanced force of gravity only affects the vertical velocity of the object. Gravity causes the object to accelerate downwards, increasing its vertical velocity while the horizontal velocity remains constant since there is no horizontal force acting on the object. The combination of the horizontal and vertical velocities determines the overall trajectory of the projectile.


How does the unbalanced force of gravity affect the horizontal and vertical velocity of an object in projectile?

In the absence of air resistance, the force of gravity has no effect on the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity, and causes the vertical component of its velocity to increase by 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) per second downward for every second of its flight.


Does horizontal velocity effect the rate of vertical velocity?

No, horizontal velocity does not affect the rate of vertical velocity. Each component of velocity (horizontal and vertical) is independent of the other. They act separately to determine the motion of an object.


How does the unbalanced force of gravity affect the horizontal and vertical velocities of an object in projectile?

In the absence of air resistance, the force of gravity has no effect on the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity, and causes the vertical component of its velocity to increase by 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) per second downward for every second of its flight.

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Which of the velocity component of projectile changes and other remain constant why?

The vertical velocity component changes due to the effect of gravity, which causes acceleration in the downward direction. The horizontal velocity component remains constant because there are no horizontal forces acting on the projectile (assuming air resistance is negligible).


Which of these components of projectile motion is not influenced by gravity?

Horizontal and vertical components which need to be treated independently from each other when working out either the horizontal or vertical motion.


How does the unbalaced force of gravity affect the horizontal and vertical velocities of an object in projectile motion?

In projectile motion, the unbalanced force of gravity only affects the vertical velocity of the object. Gravity causes the object to accelerate downwards, increasing its vertical velocity while the horizontal velocity remains constant since there is no horizontal force acting on the object. The combination of the horizontal and vertical velocities determines the overall trajectory of the projectile.


How does the unbalanced force of gravity affect the horizontal and vertical velocity of an object in projectile?

In the absence of air resistance, the force of gravity has no effect on the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity, and causes the vertical component of its velocity to increase by 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) per second downward for every second of its flight.


Does horizontal velocity effect the rate of vertical velocity?

No, horizontal velocity does not affect the rate of vertical velocity. Each component of velocity (horizontal and vertical) is independent of the other. They act separately to determine the motion of an object.


How does the unbalanced force of gravity affect the horizontal and vertical velocities of an object in projectile?

In the absence of air resistance, the force of gravity has no effect on the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity, and causes the vertical component of its velocity to increase by 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) per second downward for every second of its flight.


Is the horizontal component of velocity for a projectile affected by the vertical component?

No, the horizontal component of velocity for a projectile is not affected by the vertical component. The horizontal velocity remains constant as long as there are no external forces like air resistance acting on the projectile.


A rock is thrown upward at an angle of 50 degree with respect to the horizontal As it risesm its horizontal component of velocity?

If you ignore the effect of the air grabbing at it and only figure in gravity, then the horizontal component of velocity is constant, from the time the stone leaves your hand until the time it hits the ground. Makes no difference whether you toss it up, down, horizontal, or on a slant. Also makes no difference whether it's a cannonball, a stone, or a bullet.


How does gravity affect the 2 components of projectile motion?

-- Gravity causes the vertical component of projectile motion to vary according to the local acceleration of gravity. -- Gravity has no effect at all on the horizontal component of projectile motion.


How doesn't a vertical force effect a horizontal motion?

You need to know about gravity, forces, velocity, acceleration, and vector.


What affects the vertical component of a projectile's velocity?

The effect that gravity has on the vertical component of the projectile is that as the projectile is going upward it is decreasing 10m/s ever second it is going upward until it reaches its peak. at its peak its vertical component is zero. Then as it is going back to earth it is increasing at 10 m/s every second that is it going downward. for example, a boy throws a ball at 20 m/s upward its velocity after 2 seconds will be zero due to the fact that gravity canceled out the force and then.. what is the velocity after 4 seconds? it is 20 m/s.. gravity added 10 m/s ever second that it was falling to the earth. hope this helps


What is the effect of gravity on velocity?

Gravity affects velocity by changing the acceleration of an object. As an object falls, gravity accelerates it, increasing its velocity. Without gravity, an object would move at a constant velocity.