Vertical Motion Assignment

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What is the formula to calculate the maximum height of an object in vertical motion?

Back

The maximum height (h) can be calculated using the formula: h = h0 + (v0^2)/(2g), where h0 is the initial height, v0 is the initial velocity, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 32 ft/s²).

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Define initial height in the context of vertical motion.

Back

Initial height is the height from which an object is launched or dropped. It is the starting point of the object's vertical motion.

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What is the significance of initial velocity in vertical motion?

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Initial velocity is the speed at which an object is launched upwards. It determines how high the object will rise before falling back down.

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What is the acceleration due to gravity?

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The acceleration due to gravity (g) is the rate at which an object accelerates downwards due to Earth's gravitational pull, approximately 32 ft/s².

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How do you determine the time of flight for an object thrown vertically?

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The time of flight can be determined using the formula: t = (v0 + sqrt(v0^2 - 2gh0))/g, where v0 is the initial velocity, h0 is the initial height, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the formula for the height of an object in vertical motion at any time t?

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The height (h) at time t can be calculated using the formula: h(t) = h0 + v0*t - (1/2)gt^2.

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Explain the concept of completing the square in quadratic equations.

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Completing the square is a method used to transform a quadratic equation into a perfect square trinomial, making it easier to solve or analyze.

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What is the maximum height reached by a projectile launched from an initial height?

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The maximum height is the highest point the projectile reaches above the ground, calculated by adding the initial height to the height gained from the initial velocity.

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How does air resistance affect vertical motion?

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Air resistance opposes the motion of an object, reducing its acceleration and maximum height compared to a vacuum.

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What is the relationship between initial velocity and maximum height?

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Higher initial velocity results in a greater maximum height, as it provides more kinetic energy to overcome gravitational pull.