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 parabola.

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What are the two components of projectile motion?

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The two components of projectile motion are horizontal motion and vertical motion. They are independent of each other.

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What is the shape of the path followed by a projectile?

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The path followed by a projectile is a parabola.

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What factors affect the range of a projectile?

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The range of a projectile is affected by its initial velocity, launch angle, and the height from which it is launched.

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How do you calculate the time of flight for a projectile launched horizontally?

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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 (approximately 9.81 m/s²).

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What is the formula for the horizontal distance traveled by a projectile?

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The horizontal distance (range) can be calculated using the formula: R = v * t, where v is the horizontal velocity and t is the time of flight.

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How do you find the vertical component of a projectile's velocity?

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The vertical component of a projectile's velocity can be found using the formula: v_y = v * sin(θ), where v is the initial velocity and θ is the launch angle.

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How do you find the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity?

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The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity can be found using the formula: v_x = v * cos(θ), where v is the initial velocity and θ is the launch angle.

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What is the effect of air resistance on projectile motion?

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Air resistance opposes the motion of the projectile, reducing its range and altering its path compared to ideal projectile motion without air resistance.

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What is the maximum height of a projectile?

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The maximum height can be calculated using the formula: H = (v_y²)/(2g), where v_y is the initial vertical velocity and g is the acceleration due to gravity.