2007-02-27 21:54:54 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah Mae A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It doesn't do anything, but you have to remember that in Mechanics you have both a verticle and horizontal component. The vertical component is the one affected by gravity - and thus is used to find the time it takes something to hit the floor.
The time can then be used to predict how far the object travels horizontally before it hits the floor. i.e. the faster it travels horizontally the further it will travel in a specified time.
2007-02-27 22:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely none. Since the acceleration of gravity acts at 'right angles' to the projectiles horizontal motion, it neither speeds up nor slows down the horizontal rate of travel of the projectile.
HTH âº
Doug
2007-02-28 06:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has no effect. It only affects the vertical velocity.
2007-02-28 06:14:22 · answer #3 · answered by sanjay_tandon9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋