Projectile Motion

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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 parabola.

Front

What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?

Back

0 m/s². In projectile motion, there is no horizontal acceleration if air resistance is negligible.

Front

What is the vertical acceleration of a projectile?

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9.8 m/s². This is the acceleration due to gravity acting on the projectile.

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What happens to the speed of a projectile at its highest point?

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The vertical component of the speed is zero at the highest point, but the horizontal component remains constant.

Front

How does the speed of a projectile compare at different heights?

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For points at the same height, the speed is the same due to conservation of energy.

Front

What is the formula for the vertical displacement of a projectile?

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The formula is: y = v₀t + (1/2)gt², where y is the vertical displacement, v₀ is the initial vertical velocity, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and t is time.

Front

If a ball is thrown straight up, how long does it take to return to the original position?

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It takes the same amount of time to return as it took to reach the highest point.

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What is the effect of air resistance on projectile motion?

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Air resistance reduces the range and height of the projectile compared to ideal conditions without air resistance.

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What is the maximum height of a projectile?

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The maximum height is reached when the vertical velocity becomes zero.

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How do you calculate the time of flight for a projectile?

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The time of flight can be calculated using the formula: T = (2v₀sin(θ))/g, where v₀ is the initial velocity, θ is the launch angle, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.