Exploring Projectile Motion Dynamics

Why is it important to have a good foundation in understanding free fall motion before learning about projectile motion?

• Because free fall motion is more complex.

• Because it involves horizontal motion.

• Because it is unrelated to projectile motion.

• Because it helps in understanding the vertical component of projectile motion.

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What is the key characteristic of two-dimensional motion?

• It involves only vertical motion.

• It involves only horizontal motion.

• It involves both vertical and horizontal motion simultaneously.

• It does not involve any motion.

How do the vertical and horizontal components of projectile motion interact?

• They are the same.

• They cancel each other out.

• They are completely independent of each other.

• They are dependent on each other.

What happens to the vertical velocity of a projectile as it rises?

• It remains constant.

• It decreases.

• It stops.

• It increases.

What force affects the vertical motion of a projectile?

• Friction

• Air resistance

• Magnetism

• Gravity

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How does the horizontal velocity of a projectile behave?

• It stops.

• It increases over time.

• It decreases over time.

• It remains constant.

What is the reason for the constant horizontal velocity in projectile motion?

• Changing vertical forces.

• Absence of horizontal forces.

• Changing horizontal forces.

• Presence of horizontal forces.

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What is the resultant motion of a projectile a combination of?

• Only vertical motion.

• Both vertical and horizontal motions.

• Neither vertical nor horizontal motions.

• Only horizontal motion.

At the peak of its flight, what is the velocity of a projectile?

• 100% vertical

• 100% horizontal

• 50% vertical and 50% horizontal

• 0% vertical and 0% horizontal

What gives a projectile its height and hang time?

• Vertical component

• Neither component

• Both components

• Horizontal component