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WorksheetsProjectile Motion Intro
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 28mins
For a horizontal launch, the horizontal component of velocity -
stays constant.
increases throughout.
decreases throughout.
For a horizontal launch, the vertical component of velocity -
stays constant.
increases throughout.
decreases throughout.
Which best describes the acceleration of a projectile?
It is changing both in magnitude and direction.
It is changing in magnitude, but remains pointed downward.
It is changing in direction, but has a constant magnitude.
It has a constant magnitude and remains pointed downwards at all times.
For a angled launch, the horizontal component of velocity -
stays constant.
increases throughout.
decreases throughout.
For a angled launch, the vertical component of velocity -
stays constant.
increases throughout.
decreases throughout.
decreases on the way up, and increases on the way down.
TRUE or FALSE?
For a angled launch, the acceleration is equal to 0 m/s/s at the peak of the object's trajectory.
True
False
For a angled launch from the ground, the time an object takes to rise is -
greater than the time to fall.
less than the time to fall.
equal to the time to fall.
For a angled launch from the ground, which angle gives the greatest range? Just type the number.
(a)
Two objects of the same mass are launched from the ground. Object A has a launch angle of 45, while Object B has a launch angle of 65. Which object will hit the ground first?
A
B
Both objects hit the ground at the same time
unable to determine with the given information
An object is shot from the ground (at 25 m/s) at 30 degrees and 60 degrees. Which one has the greater range? (assume no air resistance)
30 degrees
60 degrees
same for both
An object is shot from the ground (at 25 m/s) at 30 degrees and 60 degrees. Which one rises to a higher height? (assume no air resistance)
30 degrees
60 degrees
same for both
An object is shot from the ground (at 25 m/s) at 30 degrees and 60 degrees. Which is in the air for longer? (assume no air resistance)
30 degrees
60 degrees
same for both
