Undergrad If we throw a ball with initial velocity v0, is there a force?

[annamal]

If we throw a ball with initial velocity v0, and the ball progresses in a projectile motion, ignoring air resistance, will there be a force in the x direction? If so, what is that force in the x direction's value mathematically? I know there is a force in the y direction due to gravity.

 

[Lnewqban]

No force exists in the x direction, as the value of v0x remains the same during the flight (no acceleration).

 

[PeroK]

If we throw a ball with initial velocity v0, and the ball progresses in a projectile motion, ignoring air resistance, will there be a force in the x direction? If so, what is that force in the x direction's value mathematically?

More critically, what would be the direction of such a force?

 

[Doc Al]

If we throw a ball with initial velocity v0

That's not much of a "throw". You are just releasing the ball, which will fall straight down.