Question

If a body is projected horizontally and move with the same horizontal velocity even when it is under the action of force of gravity. explain the reason for these statements?

Answer 1

Question :-

If a body is projected horizontally and move with the same horizontal velocity even when it is under the action of force of gravity. explain the reason for these statements?

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Answer :-

Horizontal velocity depends on the x-axis .

Vertical velocity depends on the y-axis.

Gravity is off course a vertical velocity and the motion of the body was horizontal.

Hence the motion of the velocity cannot be changed by gravity as it is a different directional force involving different direction.

For instance take the example :

When I am walking , I am walking in the direction in which I am facing. The gravity is acting in my feet pulling me down.

But the gravity is not acting against the direction of my motion.

Hence a vertical force cannot change your horizontal motion.

Hope you understand !

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