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 are the two components of projectile motion?

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The two components are horizontal motion (constant velocity) and vertical motion (accelerated motion due to gravity).

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

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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 of a projectile is zero.

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What is the horizontal velocity of a projectile?

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

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How long does it take for a projectile to rise to its peak?

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The time taken to reach the peak is equal to the time taken to fall back down to the original position.

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What is the range of a projectile?

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The range of a projectile is the horizontal distance it travels before landing.

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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 formula for the maximum height of a projectile?

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What is the launch angle that maximizes the range of a projectile?

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