Projectile Motion

Front

What does V_x represent?

Back

horizontal velocity

Front

Projectile Motion is motion in _____ dimensions.

Back

Two (2D)

Front

The shape of the path a projectile follows is...

Back

parabolic

Front

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

Back

Gravity causes a downward acceleration, affecting the vertical velocity and position over time.

Front

What is the initial vertical velocity of a projectile launched horizontally?

Back

0 m/s

Front

What factors affect the range of a projectile?

Back

Initial velocity, launch angle, and height of launch.

Front

How does air resistance affect projectile motion?

Back

Air resistance opposes the motion, reducing the range and altering the trajectory.

Front

What is the formula for the time of flight of a projectile launched horizontally?

Back

t = √(2h/g), where h is the height and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

Front

What is the horizontal motion of a projectile?

Back

It moves with constant velocity, as there is no horizontal acceleration.

Front

What is the maximum height of a projectile?

Back

The highest point in its trajectory, where vertical velocity is 0.