If gravity did not affect the path of a horizontally thrown ball, the ball would
a.
go straight up
c.
fall straight down
b.
travel horizontally
d.
follow a curved path
select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

The correct answer is- B) travel horizontally.

Explanation -

As per the Newton's first law of motion, every body continues to be at state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line unless and untill it is compelled by some external and unbalanced force.

As per the question, the ball is thrown horizontally.

If gravity did not affect the ball, it will follow horizontal path.

Thus, option B) travel horizontally is the right answer.

answer would be letter choice (a),   a ball resting on a shelf. would be another example of potential energy   >   stored energy > not moving.

a ball spinning on a finger   >   kinetic energy > moving energy

a ball rolling on the ground   >   kinetic energy   > moving energy

a   ball flying through the air   > kinetic energy   >   moving energy

hope that                                         : )