Projectile Motion

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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 is the trajectory of a projectile?

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The trajectory is the path followed by a projectile as it moves through the air.

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

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At the highest point, the velocity of a projectile is 0 m/s in the vertical direction.

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If a ball takes 4 seconds to reach its peak, how long does it take to return to the original position?

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4 seconds.

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What is the total time in the air if the time to reach the highest point is 2.6 seconds?

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5.2 seconds.

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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.

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How does the time of flight compare for a horizontally projected object and a dropped object from the same height?

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The time of flight is the same for both objects.

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What is the formula for the range of a projectile?

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Range = (initial velocity² * sin(2θ)) / g, where θ is the launch angle and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What factors affect the range of a projectile?

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The initial velocity, launch angle, and height of the launch affect the range of a projectile.

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What is the difference between vertical and horizontal motion in projectile motion?

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Vertical motion is influenced by gravity, while horizontal motion is constant and not affected by gravity.