Horizontal Projectile Motion

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What is horizontal projectile motion?

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Horizontal projectile motion refers to the motion of an object that is launched horizontally and then moves under the influence of gravity, following a curved trajectory until it hits the ground.

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What happens to the vertical velocity of a horizontally launched projectile?

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The vertical velocity of a horizontally launched projectile increases due to the acceleration of gravity as it falls.

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If two objects are dropped from the same height, how do their times to hit the ground compare?

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They both hit the ground at the same time, regardless of their horizontal velocities.

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What is a projectile?

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A projectile is any object that is thrown, dropped, fired, or otherwise propelled and is subject to the force of gravity.

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What is the relationship between initial and final horizontal velocity in projectile motion?

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The initial horizontal velocity of a projectile is equal to its final horizontal velocity, assuming no air resistance.

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What does it mean that acceleration is independent of mass in projectile motion?

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It means that all objects, regardless of their mass, experience the same acceleration due to gravity when falling.

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What is the effect of air resistance on horizontal projectile motion?

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Air resistance can slow down the horizontal motion of a projectile, but it does not affect the vertical motion due to gravity.

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How does the angle of launch affect the trajectory of a projectile?

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In horizontal projectile motion, the launch angle is 0 degrees, resulting in a purely horizontal trajectory until gravity pulls it down.

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

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The time of flight can be calculated using the formula: t = √(2h/g), where h is the height and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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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 hitting the ground.