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Which assumption simplifies the calculations in projectile motion models?.
- A.The projectile is launched from a height.
- B.The effects of wind are included.
- C.The motion occurs in a vacuum.
- D.The projectile has a mass greater than 10 kg.
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- The motion occurs in a vacuum.
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Assuming that the motion occurs in a vacuum simplifies calculations in projectile motion models by eliminating air resistance, allowing for a clearer understanding of the projectile's trajectory.
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