Question

multiple choice question
the arrow maintains a constant horizontal velocity while its vertical velocity increases steadily because

the force of gravity in the horizontal direction is balanced by friction with the air
there are no forces in the vertical direction
there are no forces in the horizontal direction

Explanation:

According to Newton's first - law, an object will maintain its state of motion (constant velocity or rest) if there is no net force acting on it. In the horizontal direction for the arrow, assuming no air - resistance in the horizontal direction (a common simplification in basic physics problems), there are no forces acting on it horizontally. So, its horizontal velocity remains constant. In the vertical direction, the force of gravity acts on the arrow, causing its vertical velocity to increase steadily.

Answer:

O there are no forces in the horizontal direction