Projectile Motion Review

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What is projectile motion?

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Projectile motion is the motion of an object that is thrown into the air and is subject to the force of gravity. It follows a curved path called a trajectory.

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What factors affect the range of a projectile?

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The range of a projectile is affected by its initial velocity, angle of projection, and acceleration due to gravity.

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Define trajectory in the context of projectile motion.

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The trajectory is the path that a projectile follows through space as a function of time.

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What is the initial velocity of a projectile at its maximum height?

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0 m/s

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True or False: The horizontal and vertical components of a projectile's motion are independent of each other.

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True

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What is the effect of increasing the angle of projection on the range of a projectile?

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Increasing the angle of projection generally increases the range up to a maximum angle (usually 45 degrees), after which the range decreases.

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What is the formula for calculating the range of a projectile?

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Range (R) = (v^2 * sin(2θ)) / g, where v is the initial velocity, θ is the angle of projection, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the acceleration of a projectile in the vertical direction?

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The acceleration of a projectile in the vertical direction is -9.81 m/s² due to gravity.

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True or False: The color of the projectile affects its range.

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False

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What is relative velocity?

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Relative velocity is the velocity of an object as observed from a particular reference frame.