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True or False: a projectile accelerates only in the y (vertical) direction. The "x," or horizontal acceleration is equal to zero.
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True or False: a projectile accelerates only in the y (vertical) direction. The "x," or

horizontal acceleration is equal to zero.

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True

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming no wind resistance, there will be no horizontal acceleration, because there will be no forces acting on it.

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