Projectile Motion

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What is projectile motion?

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A type of motion that has a constant velocity in the horizontal direction and is accelerating under the effects of gravity in the vertical direction.

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How can a projectile be launched?

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A projectile can be launched straight up, straight out, or at an angle.

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What describes the vertical motion of a projectile?

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The vertical motion of a projectile is described by the same equations used for an accelerating object on the ground.

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What is vertical acceleration in projectile motion?

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Vertical acceleration is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What happens to vertical velocity at the top of the motion?

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Vertical velocity is zero at the top of the motion.

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How do you find the total time a projectile is in the air?

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Double the rising or falling time to find the total time the object is in the air (∆t total).

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Do horizontal and vertical components of a projectile act independently?

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Yes, horizontal and vertical components of a projectile act independently.

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What describes the horizontal motion of a projectile?

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The horizontal motion of a projectile is described by the same equation used for an object moving with a constant velocity on the ground.

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What is horizontal acceleration in projectile motion?

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Horizontal acceleration will always be zero.

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What forms the curved path of a projectile?

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The combination of constant horizontal motion and accelerated vertical motion forms a curved path.