Projectile Motion Concepts and Questions

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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 constant, while vertical motion is affected by gravity.

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What is the acceleration due to gravity?

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The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.81 m/s² downward.

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If two objects are dropped from the same height, what will happen?

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They will hit the ground at the same time, regardless of their masses.

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What is the shape of the trajectory of a projectile?

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The trajectory of a projectile is a parabola.

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What is the effect of air resistance on projectile motion?

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Air resistance slows down the projectile and alters its trajectory.

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What is the time of flight in projectile motion?

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The time of flight is the total time the projectile is in the air from launch to landing.

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

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The optimal launch angle for maximum range is 45 degrees.

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What is the formula for calculating the range of a projectile?

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

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What happens to the vertical velocity of a projectile at its peak?

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At the peak, the vertical velocity is zero.