Horizontal Projectile Motion
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11th - 12th Grade
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What is the horizontal velocity of a projectile dropped from a moving object compared to the velocity of the moving object?
Back
The same.
2.
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Which component of projectile motion remains constant?
Back
The horizontal component remains constant while the vertical component changes.
3.
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What is the term for the path followed by a projectile?
Back
Trajectory.
4.
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What does it indicate when an apple and a watermelon are dropped simultaneously from the same height and hit the ground at the same time?
Back
Acceleration is independent of mass.
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What shape does the path of a projectile follow?
Back
Parabolic.
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What are the two components of projectile motion?
Back
Horizontal and vertical components.
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How does air resistance affect projectile motion?
Back
Air resistance can slow down the projectile and alter its trajectory.
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What is the effect of gravity on a projectile's vertical motion?
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Gravity causes the vertical component of motion to accelerate downwards at 9.81 m/s².
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What is the initial vertical velocity of a projectile launched horizontally?
Back
0 m/s.
10.
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How does the range of a projectile change with launch angle?
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The range is maximized at a launch angle of 45 degrees.
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