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Which single force acts on an ideal projectile once it has been launched?
AGravity acting alone
BGravity and air drag
CGravity and thrust
DGravity and friction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Gravity acting alone
In the idealised model only gravity acts after launch and air resistance is neglected.
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