Projectile Motion Test

Front

What is projectile motion?

Back

Projectile motion is the motion of an object thrown into the air, subject to the force of gravity, following a curved path called a parabola.

Front

What are the two components of projectile motion?

Back

The two components are horizontal motion (constant velocity) and vertical motion (accelerated due to gravity).

Front

What is the acceleration due to gravity?

Back

The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s², acting downward towards the center of the Earth.

Front

Does mass affect the rate at which objects fall?

Back

No, in a vacuum, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass.

Front

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

Back

At its peak height, the vertical velocity of a projectile is 0 m/s.

Front

How long does it take for a projectile to rise to its peak compared to its fall?

Back

The time taken to rise to the peak is equal to the time taken to fall back to the original position.

Front

What force acts on a projectile in the vertical direction?

Back

Gravity is the force that acts on a projectile in the vertical direction.

Front

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

Back

The path followed by a projectile is a parabolic arc.

Front

What is the formula for the range of a projectile?

Back

The range R of a projectile is given by R = (v² * 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 effect of air resistance on projectile motion?

Back

Air resistance opposes the motion of the projectile, reducing its range and altering its path.