Projectile Motion Graphs & Concepts

Front

What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?

Back

0 m/s²

Front

Which angle will produce the greatest height (in the absence of air resistance)?

Back

90 degrees

Front

What is the vertical acceleration of a projectile?

Back

-9.8 m/s²

Front

What is the shape of the trajectory of a projectile in the absence of air resistance?

Back

Parabolic

Front

What factors affect the range of a projectile?

Back

Initial velocity, launch angle, and height of launch.

Front

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

Back

Range = (v² * sin(2θ)) / g

Front

What is the effect of air resistance on projectile motion?

Back

It reduces the range and alters the trajectory.

Front

How does the launch angle affect the time of flight of a projectile?

Back

Higher angles increase time of flight, but 45 degrees maximizes range.

Front

What is the relationship between vertical and horizontal motion in projectile motion?

Back

They are independent of each other.

Front

What is the maximum height of a projectile?

Back

The peak point in its trajectory where vertical velocity is zero.