Projectile Motion

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What is projectile motion?

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Projectile motion is the motion of an object thrown into the air, subject to the force of gravity, following a curved path called a trajectory.

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What is the trajectory of a projectile?

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The trajectory is the path followed by a projectile as it moves through the air.

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What is the shape of the path a projectile follows?

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The shape of the path a projectile follows is parabolic.

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What happens to the horizontal velocity of a projectile during its flight?

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The initial horizontal velocity of a projectile is equal to its final horizontal velocity, assuming no air resistance.

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If a crayon is thrown straight up at 12 m/s, what is its speed when caught at the same height?

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12 m/s.

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How long does it take for a ball thrown straight up to return to its original position if it takes 4 seconds to reach the peak?

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4 seconds.

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What is the effect of gravity on a projectile's vertical motion?

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Gravity causes the projectile to decelerate as it rises and accelerate as it falls.

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What is the range of a projectile?

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The range is the horizontal distance traveled by a projectile before it lands.

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What factors affect the range of a projectile?

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The range is affected by the initial velocity, launch angle, and height of the launch.

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What is the difference between vertical and horizontal motion in projectile motion?

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Vertical motion is influenced by gravity, while horizontal motion remains constant in the absence of air resistance.