Nerd-A-Pult - An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the Nerd-A-Pult as mentioned in the video?
To launch paper planes
To launch water balloons
To launch tennis balls
To launch marshmallows
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the initial speed of the ball launched from the Nerd-A-Pult?
2.5 meters per second
4.0 meters per second
3.25 meters per second
5.5 meters per second
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the initial velocity in the y-direction?
Multiply the initial velocity by the cosine of the angle
Multiply the initial velocity by the sine of the angle
Divide the initial velocity by the sine of the angle
Divide the initial velocity by the cosine of the angle
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the value of the initial velocity in the x-direction?
2.86155 meters per second
1.54079 meters per second
0.93 meters per second
3.25 meters per second
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the change in time considered a scalar in this problem?
Because it only affects the x-direction
Because it is independent of direction
Because it only affects the y-direction
Because it is a vector quantity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the calculated y-displacement of the ball?
6.0 centimeters below the launch point
9.81 centimeters below the launch point
6.0 centimeters above the launch point
0.0 centimeters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final conclusion about the placement of the basket?
The basket should be placed 6.0 cm above the launch point.
The basket should be placed 6.0 cm below the launch point.
The basket should be placed at the same level as the launch point.
The basket should be placed 9.81 cm below the launch point.
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