Projectile Motion

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What is projectile motion?

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Projectile motion is the motion of an object that is launched into the air and is subject to the force of gravity. It follows a curved path called a trajectory.

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What are the two components of projectile motion?

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The two components are horizontal motion and vertical motion. They are independent of each other.

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What is the acceleration of a projectile in the horizontal direction?

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The acceleration of a projectile in the horizontal direction is zero, assuming no air resistance.

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What is the acceleration of a projectile in the vertical direction?

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The acceleration of a projectile in the vertical direction is equal to the acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.81 m/s² downward.

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What happens to the vertical velocity of a projectile at its highest point?

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At its highest point, the vertical velocity (v_y) of a projectile is zero.

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How does the horizontal velocity of a projectile change during its flight?

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The horizontal velocity of a projectile remains constant throughout its flight, assuming no air resistance.

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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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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 launch angle that maximizes the range of a projectile?

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The launch angle that maximizes the range of a projectile is 45 degrees.