A projectile is fired horizontally with an initial speed of 20 m/s, Its horizontal speed 3s later is:
Correct answer: A. 20 m/s
- A. 20 m/s
- B. 6067 m/s
- C. 60 m/s
- D. 29.4 m/s
Explanation
The key principle in projectile motion is that the horizontal component of the velocity remains constant if there is no air resistance. Therefore, the horizontal speed of 20 m/s will remain unchanged 3 seconds later. Option B (6067 m/s) and Option C (60 m/s) represent incorrect interpretations of projectile motion as they suggest a change in horizontal speed. Option D (29.4 m/s) incorrectly applies gravitational acceleration to horizontal motion, which only affects vertical speed.
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