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 subject to the force of gravity. It follows a curved path called a trajectory.

Front

What factors affect the maximum height of a projectile?

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The maximum height of a projectile is affected by its initial velocity and the angle of launch. A higher launch angle generally results in a higher maximum height.

Front

What is the formula for the maximum height (H) of a projectile?

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H = (v^2 * sin^2(θ)) / (2 * 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 is the range of a projectile?

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The range is the horizontal distance traveled by a projectile when it returns to the same vertical level from which it was launched.

Front

What is the formula for the range (R) of a projectile?

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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.

Front

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

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The vertical acceleration of a projectile is constant and equal to -9.8 m/s² (due to gravity).

Front

What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?

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The horizontal acceleration of a projectile is 0 m/s², assuming no air resistance.

Front

At the highest point of a projectile's trajectory, what is its vertical speed?

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At the highest point, the vertical speed of a projectile is 0 m/s.

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At the highest point of a projectile's trajectory, what is its vertical acceleration?

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The vertical acceleration at the highest point is still -9.8 m/s² due to gravity.

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

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Both objects will hit the ground at the same time, regardless of their horizontal motion.