POP FLASHCARD: Projectile Motion

Front

What is the vertical acceleration of a projectile at its peak height?

Back

0 \frac{m}{s^2}

Front

What is the vertical acceleration of a projectile just before it hits the ground?

Back

-9.8 \frac{m}{s^2}

Front

What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile in motion?

Back

0 \frac{m}{s^2}

Front

What angle should a projectile be launched at to achieve maximum range?

Back

45 \degree

Front

How does the downward component of a projectile's motion compare to free fall?

Back

Both accelerate at -9.8 \frac{m}{s^2}

Front

What is the formula for the range of a projectile?

Back

R = \frac{v^2 \sin(2\theta)}{g}

Front

What does the variable 'g' represent in projectile motion equations?

Back

Acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.8 \frac{m}{s^2}

Front

What is the initial vertical velocity of a projectile launched at an angle?

Back

v_{y0} = v_0 \sin(\theta)

Front

What is the initial horizontal velocity of a projectile launched at an angle?

Back

v_{x0} = v_0 \cos(\theta)

Front

What is the time of flight for a projectile launched at an angle?

Back

T = \frac{2v_0 \sin(\theta)}{g}