Projectile Motion

Front

What is a projectile?

Back

An object that has one force of gravity acting upon it.

Front

Will gravity affect the cannonball's horizontal motion?

Back

No

Front

What shape does the path of a projectile follow?

Back

Parabolic

Front

What is the definition of range in projectile motion?

Back

The horizontal distance traveled by a projectile.

Front

What determines how long a horizontally launched projectile stays in the air?

Back

The height at which it was launched.

Front

What is the effect of air resistance on a projectile?

Back

It slows down the projectile and can alter its path.

Front

What is the initial velocity of a projectile?

Back

The speed and direction at which it is launched.

Front

What role does gravity play in projectile motion?

Back

It pulls the projectile downward, affecting its vertical motion.

Front

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

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Vertical motion is affected by gravity, while horizontal motion is constant if air resistance is negligible.

Front

What is the maximum height of a projectile?

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The highest point in its trajectory, reached when vertical velocity is zero.