How can you calculate the horizontal distance of a projectile?

To calculate the horizontal distance traveled by a projectile, you utilize the horizontal component of its initial velocity and the total time the projectile spends in the air. The formula d = Vhor x t indicates that the horizontal distance (d) is equal to the horizontal velocity (Vhor) multiplied by the time (t) of flight.

In projectile motion, the horizontal motion occurs independently of the vertical motion. The horizontal velocity remains constant throughout the flight, assuming there is no air resistance. By knowing the horizontal velocity and the duration of the projectile's flight, you can directly compute the distance covered in the horizontal direction.

In contrast, the other options involve vertical motion or include acceleration factors which do not apply to horizontal distance in projectile motion. The vertical velocity is relevant to vertical distance but not for calculating how far the projectile goes horizontally. Thus, the formula for horizontal distance must focus on the constant horizontal velocity and the time of flight.