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How do you solve projectile motion problems?
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How do you solve projectile motion problems?

To solve a projectile problem, treat horizontal and vertical motion separately. Horizontal velocity stays constant, so use distance = velocity × time. Vertically, the object accelerates at 9.8 m s⁻², so use the equations of motion. Time is the same in both directions, so find it in one direction and use it in the other.

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