Horizontally Launched Projectiles

Front

What is the vertical velocity of a projectile launched horizontally?

Back

It increases due to gravity as it falls.

Front

What is the vertical velocity of an object launched straight up at its highest point?

Back

Zero.

Front

If a dropped ball and a ball launched horizontally start at the same height, which hits the ground first?

Back

They both hit at the same time.

Front

What is the path followed by a projectile called?

Back

Trajectory.

Front

If a ball thrown straight up takes 4 seconds to reach the peak, how long will it take to return to the original position?

Back

4 seconds.

Front

What force acts on a horizontally launched projectile?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is the horizontal velocity of a projectile launched horizontally?

Back

It remains constant throughout its flight.

Front

What is the effect of air resistance on a horizontally launched projectile?

Back

It slows down the projectile.

Front

What is the formula for the range of a projectile launched horizontally?

Back

Range = horizontal velocity × time of flight.

Front

What happens to the vertical velocity of a projectile as it falls?

Back

It increases due to the acceleration of gravity.