Understanding Projectile Motion

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Projectile Motion

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Motion of an object thrown into the air, subject to only gravity

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Trajectory

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Path followed by a projectile

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Initial Velocity (v_0)

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Velocity at which a projectile is launched

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Launch Angle (θ)

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Angle at which a projectile is launched relative to the horizontal

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Range Formula

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R = \frac{v_0^2 \sin(2θ)}{g}

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Maximum Height Formula

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H = \frac{v_0^2 \sin^2(θ)}{2g}

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Time of Flight Formula

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T = \frac{2v_0 \sin(θ)}{g}

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Horizontal Motion

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Constant velocity, no acceleration

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Vertical Motion

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Constant acceleration due to gravity

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Gravity (g)

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Acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.8 m/s^2