The vertical and horizontal component of the projectile motion are

Correct answer: C. Independent of each other

  • A. Correlated with each other
  • B. Dependent on each other
  • C. Independent of each other
  • D. Associated with each other

Explanation

This option is correct, since the horizontal velocity remains constant while the vertical velocity is affected by factors such as weight and acceleration due to gravity.

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