Projectile Motion Review

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What is projectile motion?

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Projectile motion is the motion of an object that is thrown 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. Horizontal motion is uniform, while vertical motion is influenced by gravity.

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What is the acceleration due to gravity?

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The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s² downward.

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How does air resistance affect projectile motion?

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

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What is the formula for the range of a projectile?

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The range R of a projectile launched at an angle θ with initial velocity v is given by R = (v² * sin(2θ)) / g, where g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the maximum height of a projectile?

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The maximum height is the highest point in the trajectory of the projectile, reached when the vertical component of its velocity is zero.

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How do you calculate the time of flight for a projectile?

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The time of flight T for a projectile launched at an angle θ with initial velocity v is given by T = (2v * sin(θ)) / g.

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What is the trajectory of a projectile?

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The trajectory is the path that a projectile follows through space, typically a parabolic shape.

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What factors affect the range of a projectile?

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The range is affected by the initial velocity, launch angle, and height of launch.

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What is the significance of the launch angle in projectile motion?

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The launch angle determines the shape of the trajectory and affects both the maximum height and range of the projectile.