AP Physics 1 Projectile Motion
Authored by Ila Prasad
Physics
11th - 12th Grade
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Created by Ila Prasad, a Physics teacher in US who teaches grade 11-12. This quiz comprehensively assesses AP Physics 1 projectile motion concepts appropriate for grades 11-12. The questions systematically evaluate students' understanding of fundamental projectile principles including the independence of horizontal and vertical motion components, the constant nature of gravitational acceleration, and the parabolic trajectory of projectiles. Students must demonstrate mastery of key concepts such as recognizing that horizontal velocity remains constant while vertical velocity changes due to gravity, understanding that projectiles launched horizontally and dropped from the same height hit the ground simultaneously, and knowing that 45 degrees produces maximum range while 90 degrees achieves maximum height. The quiz requires students to apply kinematic equations, analyze velocity and acceleration components at different points in trajectories, calculate flight times and speeds, and distinguish between the effects of launch angle on range, height, and time of flight. This assessment serves as an excellent diagnostic tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to identify misconceptions before moving to more complex projectile motion calculations. The quiz works effectively as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, as homework to reinforce classroom instruction, or as review material before unit examinations. Teachers can use individual question performance to target specific areas where students struggle, such as the common misconception that mass affects falling speed or confusion about acceleration versus velocity at the highest point of trajectory. The questions align with AP Physics 1 Learning Objectives 3.A.1 (analyzing motion in two dimensions) and 3.E.1 (predicting motion of projectiles), supporting the College Board's emphasis on conceptual understanding over mathematical manipulation while preparing students for both multiple-choice and free-response sections of the AP examination.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following would NOT be considered a projectile?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity is independent of...
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the absence of air friction, the vertical component of a projectile's velocity doesn't change as the projectile moves.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the absence of air friction, the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity doesn't change as the projectile moves.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A ball is thrown into the air at some angle. At the very top of the ball's path, its velocity is
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the absence of air resistance, the angle at which a thrown ball will do the farthest is
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
At the instant a ball is thrown horizontally with a large force, an identical ball is dropped from the same height. Which ball hits the ground first?
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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