What affects a projectile's motion?

Downward acceleration of a projectile same as downward acceleration of a free falling body due to constant gravity. Kinematics of Projectile Motion. Horizontal velocity (Vh) does not affect vertical velocity (Vv). (Vh) and (Vv) are independent of one another. Gravity affects vertical velocity (Vv). read more

Oh boy! The answer to this question has the potential to get very deep and technical and complicated. Especially if we go into ballistics. So let's not do that and instead write down those elements that affect it the most. read more

Many projectiles not only undergo a vertical motion, but also undergo a horizontal motion. That is, as they move upward or downward they are also moving horizontally. There are the two components of the projectile's motion - horizontal and vertical motion. read more

Projectile Motion Projectile motion occurs when objects are fired at some initial velocity or dropped and move under the influence of gravity. One of the most important things to remember about projectile motion is that the effect of gravity is independent on the horizontal motion of the object. read more