Quiz on Projectile Motion

What are the two components of projectile motion described by Galileo?

• Horizontal and Vertical

• Upward and Downward

• Static and Dynamic

• Circular and Linear

What type of motion does the horizontal component of projectile motion exhibit?

• Rotational motion

• Random motion

• Accelerated motion

• Uniform motion

What force acts upon a projectile in motion according to the text?

• Air resistance

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

What is the vertical component of projectile motion characterized by?

• Elastic collision

• Centripetal force

• Constant speed

• Freefall

According to the text, what should be the only force acting on a projectile?

• Normal force

• Tension

• Gravity

• Friction

What does the term 'trajectory' refer to in the context of projectile motion?

• The speed of the projectile

• The height of the projectile

• The path of the projectile

• The mass of the projectile

Which of the following is NOT a component of projectile motion?

• Vertical motion

• Freefall

• Horizontal motion

• Rotational motion

What does 'SHOOP=Y₂' likely represent in the context of the text?

• A historical figure

• A type of projectile

• A measurement unit

• A formula related to projectile motion

What is the primary focus of the text regarding projectile motion?

• The components of motion

• The effects of air resistance

• The design of projectiles

• The history of physics

Which of the following best describes 'single force gravity' in projectile motion?

• Gravity and friction combined

• Gravity and air resistance combined

• Multiple forces acting together

• Only gravity acting on the object