Projectile Motion

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What is projectile motion?

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Projectile motion is a form of motion experienced by an object or particle that is thrown near the earth's surface and moves along a curved path under the action of gravity and air resistance.

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What are the two components of projectile motion?

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The two components of projectile motion are horizontal motion and vertical motion.

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What is the acceleration due to gravity?

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The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.81 m/s² downward.

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What is the initial vertical velocity of a projectile launched horizontally?

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The initial vertical velocity of a projectile launched horizontally is 0 m/s.

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What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?

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The horizontal acceleration of a projectile is 0 m/s².

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At what point in projectile motion is the vertical velocity zero?

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The vertical velocity is zero at the peak of the projectile's trajectory.

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How does air resistance affect projectile motion?

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Air resistance opposes the motion of the projectile, reducing its horizontal range and altering its trajectory.

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What is the range of a projectile?

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The range of a projectile is the horizontal distance it travels before hitting the ground.

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What factors affect the range of a projectile?

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The range of a projectile is affected by the initial velocity, launch angle, and height of launch.

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What is the formula for the range of a projectile launched at an angle?

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The formula for the range (R) of a projectile launched at an angle θ with initial velocity v is R = (v² * sin(2θ)) / g, where g is the acceleration due to gravity.