Question

Which of the following are true for an object in projectile motion?

Answer 1

The correct options are: B, C and D.

In fact:
- B is true, because the motion of the projectile can be decomposed in two independent motions on the x and y axis. On the x-axis, there is no acceleration; while on the y-axis, the projectile is accelerating towards the ground with $g=9.81 m/s^2$ (acceleration of gravity)
- C is true, because the two motions on the horizontal and vertical direction are independent. In particular, the horizontal motion is a uniform motion (constant velocity), while the vertical motion is a uniformly accelerated motion (because of the gravitational acceleration g acting on the projectile)
- D is true, in fact (if we neglect air resistance) gravity is the only force acting on the projectile.