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If a question asks about velocity in a projectile, is it referring to the vertical or horizontal velocity? An example where this is asked is attached in the picture.

If a question asks about velocity in a projectile, is it referring to the vertical-example-1

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Step-by-step explanation:

If it doesn't specify vertical or horizontal, that means it wants you to find the total velocity. You can do that using Pythagorean theorem:

v² = vₓ² + vᵧ²

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