Projectile Motion Review

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What is a projectile?

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A projectile is any object that is thrown, dropped, fired, or otherwise propelled, and is subject to the influence of gravity and air resistance.

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What are the two components of projectile motion?

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The two components are horizontal motion and vertical motion.

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What is the acceleration due to gravity (g) near the Earth's surface?

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The acceleration due to gravity (g) is approximately 9.81 m/s².

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What is the shape of the trajectory of a projectile?

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The trajectory of a projectile follows a parabolic path.

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What factors affect the range of a projectile?

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

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What is the formula for the range of a projectile launched at an angle?

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Range (R) = (v₀² * sin(2θ)) / g, where v₀ is the initial velocity, θ is the launch angle, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the initial vertical velocity (v₀y) of a projectile at maximum height?

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The initial vertical velocity (v₀y) at maximum height is 0 m/s.

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What does v₀x represent in projectile motion?

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v₀x represents the initial horizontal velocity of the projectile.

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How does air resistance affect projectile motion?

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Air resistance opposes the motion of the projectile, reducing its range and altering its trajectory.

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What is the time of flight for a projectile?

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The time of flight is the total time the projectile is in the air from launch to landing.