Projectile Motion

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What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?

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0 m/s²

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The path followed by a projectile is also known as its...

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trajectory

Front

If you throw a baseball straight up, what is its acceleration at the highest point?

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9.8 m/s²

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The shape of the path a projectile follows is...

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parabolic

Front

In the diagram, which letter represents the horizontal displacement \(\overrightarrow{d}_x\)?

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B

Front

What is the vertical acceleration of a projectile in free fall?

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9.8 m/s²

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What is the formula for the range of a projectile launched at an angle \(\theta\)?

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Front

What factors affect the range of a projectile?

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Initial velocity, launch angle, and height of launch.

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What is the time of flight for a projectile launched at an angle \(\theta\)?

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Front

What is the maximum height of a projectile launched at an angle \(\theta\)?

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