Projectile Motion Kinematics

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What is projectile motion?

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Projectile motion is a form of motion experienced by an object or particle that is thrown near the earth's surface and moves along a curved path under the action of gravity only.

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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 (constant velocity) and vertical motion (accelerated motion due to gravity).

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What is the effect of gravity on projectile motion?

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Gravity affects the vertical motion of the projectile, causing it to accelerate downwards at approximately 9.81 m/s².

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What is the range of a projectile?

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The range of a projectile is the horizontal distance it travels before landing.

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What angle of projection gives the maximum range?

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An angle of 45° gives the maximum range for a projectile in a vacuum.

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What is the formula for the range of a projectile?

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The formula for the range (R) of a projectile is R = (v^2 * sin(2θ)) / g, where v is the initial velocity, θ is the angle of projection, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the time of flight in projectile motion?

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The time of flight is the total time the projectile is in the air, which can be calculated using the formula T = (2v * sin(θ)) / g.

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How does air resistance affect projectile motion?

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

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What is the vertical motion of a projectile?

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The vertical motion of a projectile is influenced by gravity, resulting in a parabolic trajectory.

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What is the horizontal motion of a projectile?

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The horizontal motion of a projectile is uniform, meaning it travels at a constant velocity if air resistance is negligible.