question archive In the absence of air resistance there are no forces or components of forces that act horizontally
In the absence of air resistance there are no forces or components of forces that act horizontally
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In the absence of air resistance there are no forces or components of forces that act horizontally.
A velocity vector can only change if there is (acceleration is the rate of change of velocity). In order to accelerate a resultant force is required (according to , ##vecF=mveca##).
In the absence of air resistance the only force acting on a projectile in flight is the weight of the object. Weight by definition acts vertically downwards, hence no horizontal component.
