Flying Projectiles!

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What is a projectile?

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A projectile is an object that is thrown into the air with an initial velocity and follows a curved path under the influence of gravity.

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What is trajectory?

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The path that a projectile follows as it moves through space, influenced only by gravity (neglecting air resistance).

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What factors affect the time of flight of a projectile?

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The time of flight is affected by the initial launch velocity and the launch angle.

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How does launch angle affect the range of a projectile?

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The range is maximized at a launch angle of 45 degrees; angles less than or greater than 45 degrees result in shorter ranges.

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What is the formula for the horizontal range of a projectile?

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Range (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.

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What is the relationship between horizontal and vertical motion in projectile motion?

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Horizontal and vertical motions are independent; horizontal motion is uniform while vertical motion is uniformly accelerated due to gravity.

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What is the effect of air resistance on projectile motion?

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Air resistance reduces the range and alters the trajectory of a projectile compared to ideal conditions.

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What is the maximum height of a projectile?

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The maximum height is reached when the vertical component of the velocity becomes zero; it can be calculated using the formula: H = (v^2 * sin^2(θ)) / (2g).

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How do you calculate the time of flight for a projectile launched at an angle?

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Time of flight (T) = (2 * v * sin(θ)) / g, where v is the initial velocity and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the initial vertical velocity of a projectile?

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The initial vertical velocity (Vy) can be calculated as Vy = v * sin(θ), where v is the initial velocity and θ is the launch angle.