Understanding Projectile Motion

What does the term 'projectiles' refer to in physics?

• Objects in a vacuum

• Objects under only gravitational force

• Objects that are stationary

• Objects thrown into the air

Which sport is not mentioned as an example of projectile motion?

• Discus

• Cricket

• Javelin

• Basketball

What is one of the factors that affects the horizontal distance a projectile travels?

• Height of release

• Weight of the projectile

• Color of the projectile

• Shape of the projectile

How does the angle of release affect a projectile's travel distance?

• Increases distance

• Decreases distance

• Depends on the speed

• No impact

What is not a factor in determining the horizontal distance of a projectile?

• Height of release

• Wind speed

• Speed of release

• Angle of release

What is the effect of increasing the height of release on the distance traveled by a projectile?

• Depends on the weight

• Increases distance

• Decreases distance

• No effect

Which of the following is not a factor in projectile motion?

• Speed of release

• Height of release

• Angle of release

• Color of the projectile

What shape does a typical projectile follow in its flight path?

• Straight line

• Elliptical

• Circular

• Parabolic

What does a non-parabolic flight path typically look like?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Straight

• Circular

Which force is always acting on a projectile in flight?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Electric force

• Magnetic force