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 only.

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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 9.8 m/s².

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At what point in projectile motion is the velocity equal to the initial velocity?

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The velocity of the object is equal to the initial velocity at the peak of its trajectory.

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What is the shape of the trajectory of a projectile?

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The trajectory of a projectile is a parabola.

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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 range and altering its trajectory.

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What is the time of flight in projectile motion?

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The time of flight is the total time the projectile is in the air from launch to landing.

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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 maximum height of a projectile?

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The maximum height is the highest vertical position reached by the projectile during its flight.

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At which point does a projectile have the greatest speed?

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A projectile has the greatest speed just before it hits the ground.