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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How does horizontal velocity behave in projectile motion when air resistance is ignored?

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Horizontal velocity remains constant.

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What happens to vertical velocity as a projectile rises?

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Vertical velocity decreases as the projectile rises.

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What happens to vertical velocity as a projectile falls?

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Vertical velocity increases as the projectile falls.

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What is the variable for vertical velocity in projectile motion?

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The variable for vertical velocity is v_y.

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What is the variable for altitude or height in projectile motion?

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The variable for altitude or height is d_y.

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What is the velocity of a projectile at its highest point?

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The velocity of a projectile at its highest point is 0 m/s.

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What is the effect of gravity on a projectile's vertical motion?

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Gravity causes the vertical velocity to change, accelerating the projectile downwards.

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What is the formula for the range of a projectile?

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The range R of a projectile is given by the formula R = (v₀² * sin(2θ)) / g, where v₀ is the initial velocity, θ is the launch angle, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.