Physics: Projectile Motion

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What is projectile motion?

Back

Projectile motion is the motion of an object that is thrown into the air and is influenced only by gravity and its initial velocity.

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What happens to a projectile's velocity at the top of its path?

Back

At the very top of the ball's path, its velocity is entirely horizontal.

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What is the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity independent of?

Back

The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity is independent of the vertical component.

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What angle should a projectile be thrown to achieve the maximum range?

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A projectile should be thrown at an angle of 45 degrees to achieve the maximum range.

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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.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a projectile?

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A cannonball rolling down a slope is NOT considered a projectile.

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What is the effect of air resistance on projectile motion?

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In the absence of air resistance, a projectile follows a parabolic path.

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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.

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What is the vertical component of a projectile's motion affected by?

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The vertical component of a projectile's motion is affected by gravity.

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What is the formula for the range of a projectile?

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The range (R) can be calculated using the formula 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.