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Explain why it is that the vertical and horizontal components of a projectile's motion are independent of each other.
 
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They are perpendicular to eachother. Perpendiuclar components of motion are independent of eachother.

You cannot influence the motion of an object in the desired direction by applying a component of motion perpendicular to the desired direction.

Eg, you cannot open a door by lifting it up.
You cannot throw a ball to a person to the left of you by throwing it straight up in the air.
 
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