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During projectile motion, which velocity component stays unchanged throughout the flight?
AVertical component
BResultant speed
CHorizontal component
DAngle of motion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Horizontal component
Gravity acts only downward, so the horizontal velocity vo cos(theta) stays constant.
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