Projectile Motion review - conceptual

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What is the range of a projectile?

Back

The horizontal distance a projectile travels before landing.

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What factors affect the range of a projectile?

Back

Initial velocity, launch angle, and acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the effect of launch angle on projectile motion?

Back

The launch angle determines the shape of the trajectory and the range; angles of 30 and 60 degrees yield the same range.

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What is the role of gravity in projectile motion?

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Gravity acts downward, causing the projectile to follow a parabolic path.

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What is the initial vertical velocity of a projectile launched horizontally?

Back

0 m/s.

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How does air resistance affect projectile motion?

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Air resistance opposes the motion, reducing range and altering the trajectory.

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What is the trajectory of a projectile?

Back

The path followed by a projectile, typically a parabola.

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If two projectiles are launched with the same speed but different angles, which will have a greater range?

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They will have the same range if the angles are complementary (e.g., 30° and 60°).

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What happens to the vertical distance between two falling objects over time?

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The distance increases as they fall due to the acceleration of gravity.

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What is the time of flight in projectile motion?

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