Projectile Motion with Neglected Air Resistance: True or False Statements

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The discussion focuses on the characteristics of projectile motion when air resistance is neglected. Key points confirm that the projectile behaves as a freely falling body with a vertical acceleration of 9.8 m/s² downward, while horizontal acceleration remains zero. It is clarified that vertical acceleration does not depend on the angle of projection or the initial speed. The user seeks validation of their answers, and another participant agrees with the correctness of the responses provided. Overall, the thread emphasizes the fundamental principles governing projectile motion in a vacuum.
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A projectile is fired at some angle theta to the horizontal with some initial speed vi, and air resistance is neglected. Which statements about the projectile are true? (Select all that apply.)

True The projectile is a freely falling body.
True Vertical acceleration is 9.8 m/s2, downward.
False Vertical acceleration is 9.8 m/s2, upward.
False Vertical acceleration depends on theta.
True Horizontal acceleration is zero.
False Horizontal acceleration depends on vi.
False Horizontal acceleration depends on theta .

Could someone please double check my answers and see if I went wrong somewhere.
 
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I would say that vertical acceleration depends on your definition of coordinate system, but your answers are correct.
 
Thanks, Mindscrape.
 
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