To find the vertical component of initial velocity for a non-horizontal projectile when only the initial horizontal velocity and total distance "S" are provided, one must first calculate the time of flight using the horizontal speed. This is achieved by dividing the total distance "S" by the horizontal velocity. Subsequently, the vertical component of the initial velocity can be determined by applying the kinematic equations of motion, specifically focusing on the time taken to ascend and descend.
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