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If an object is moving in the positive direction and its velocity is decreasing, what is the sign of its linear acceleration?
If an object is moving in the positive direction and its velocity is decreasing, what is the sign of its linear acceleration?
A ball is thrown vertically upwards. What is the sign of the ball's vertical acceleration as it rises?
A ball is thrown vertically upwards. What is the sign of the ball's vertical acceleration as it rises?
A projectile is launched horizontally with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. What is the projectile's horizontal velocity 2 seconds later, assuming negligible air resistance?
A projectile is launched horizontally with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. What is the projectile's horizontal velocity 2 seconds later, assuming negligible air resistance?
A shotput is launched at an angle of 40° above the horizontal with an initial velocity of 13.3 m/s. What is the initial vertical velocity of the shotput?
A shotput is launched at an angle of 40° above the horizontal with an initial velocity of 13.3 m/s. What is the initial vertical velocity of the shotput?
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A ball is thrown vertically upwards. What is its vertical velocity at the highest point of its trajectory?
A ball is thrown vertically upwards. What is its vertical velocity at the highest point of its trajectory?
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A projectile is launched horizontally with an initial velocity of 10 m/s. What is the projectile's vertical acceleration?
A projectile is launched horizontally with an initial velocity of 10 m/s. What is the projectile's vertical acceleration?
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A shotput is launched at an angle of 40° above the horizontal. What is the shotput's horizontal velocity at the highest point of its trajectory?
A shotput is launched at an angle of 40° above the horizontal. What is the shotput's horizontal velocity at the highest point of its trajectory?
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What is the initial vertical velocity ($v_i$) of the projectile?
What is the initial vertical velocity ($v_i$) of the projectile?
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Which of the following equations represents the final velocity ($v_f$) of the projectile in terms of the initial velocity ($v_i$), acceleration ($a$), and time ($t$)?
Which of the following equations represents the final velocity ($v_f$) of the projectile in terms of the initial velocity ($v_i$), acceleration ($a$), and time ($t$)?
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What is the final vertical position ($s_f$) of the projectile?
What is the final vertical position ($s_f$) of the projectile?
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What are the units for acceleration ($a$)?
What are the units for acceleration ($a$)?
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What factors influence a projectile's trajectory?
What factors influence a projectile's trajectory?
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If two projectiles are launched from the same height with different angles but the same initial velocity, what will be true about their horizontal velocities at the apex of flight?
If two projectiles are launched from the same height with different angles but the same initial velocity, what will be true about their horizontal velocities at the apex of flight?
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How does the projection velocity affect a projectile's motion?
How does the projection velocity affect a projectile's motion?
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What happens to the vertical velocity of a projectile immediately before ground contact, assuming equal projection and landing heights?
What happens to the vertical velocity of a projectile immediately before ground contact, assuming equal projection and landing heights?
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What is the relative projection height when the takeoff height is equal to the landing height?
What is the relative projection height when the takeoff height is equal to the landing height?
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Which of the following best describes the vertical velocity of a projectile at its apex?
Which of the following best describes the vertical velocity of a projectile at its apex?
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If a projectile is launched with a high angle, what is likely to be true about its horizontal and vertical velocities?
If a projectile is launched with a high angle, what is likely to be true about its horizontal and vertical velocities?
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What effect does air resistance have on a projectile's motion?
What effect does air resistance have on a projectile's motion?
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What is the final velocity (Vf) of the object if the initial velocity (Vi) is 0 m/s and the acceleration (a) is -9.81 m/s² for a time interval of 1.96 s?
What is the final velocity (Vf) of the object if the initial velocity (Vi) is 0 m/s and the acceleration (a) is -9.81 m/s² for a time interval of 1.96 s?
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Which formula correctly represents the motion of an object given its final velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and displacement?
Which formula correctly represents the motion of an object given its final velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and displacement?
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In a projectile motion scenario, if the range (R) formula includes the term $v_r^2 imes ext{sin}( heta) imes ext{cos}( heta)$, what does $v_r$ represent?
In a projectile motion scenario, if the range (R) formula includes the term $v_r^2 imes ext{sin}( heta) imes ext{cos}( heta)$, what does $v_r$ represent?
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What is the value of displacement (Si) when the initial height is stated as 5.92 m?
What is the value of displacement (Si) when the initial height is stated as 5.92 m?
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If an object is falling vertically with an initial velocity of 0 m/s, and the acceleration due to gravity is -9.81 m/s², what can be inferred about its motion over time?
If an object is falling vertically with an initial velocity of 0 m/s, and the acceleration due to gravity is -9.81 m/s², what can be inferred about its motion over time?
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If the vertical displacement is defined as 0 when the object reaches the ground (Sf = 0 m), what does this indicate about the starting height?
If the vertical displacement is defined as 0 when the object reaches the ground (Sf = 0 m), what does this indicate about the starting height?
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Which of the following is true about an object's time of flight in projectile motion based on the provided values?
Which of the following is true about an object's time of flight in projectile motion based on the provided values?
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Which condition would lead to the maximum range of a projectile when using the range formula?
Which condition would lead to the maximum range of a projectile when using the range formula?
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What is the formula to determine final velocity given initial velocity, acceleration, and time?
What is the formula to determine final velocity given initial velocity, acceleration, and time?
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In projectile motion, which component is influenced by acceleration due to gravity?
In projectile motion, which component is influenced by acceleration due to gravity?
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Which equation can be used to determine the displacement of an object under constant acceleration?
Which equation can be used to determine the displacement of an object under constant acceleration?
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For a field goal kicker who kicks the ball at 30 m/s at a 30° angle, which component represents the vertical launch velocity?
For a field goal kicker who kicks the ball at 30 m/s at a 30° angle, which component represents the vertical launch velocity?
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How is acceleration estimated graphically?
How is acceleration estimated graphically?
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What does the range formula for projectile motion include in terms of initial velocities and angles?
What does the range formula for projectile motion include in terms of initial velocities and angles?
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Which formula accurately expresses the relationship between velocity, distance, and time?
Which formula accurately expresses the relationship between velocity, distance, and time?
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What is the effect of horizontal motion on projectile acceleration when neglecting air resistance?
What is the effect of horizontal motion on projectile acceleration when neglecting air resistance?
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When calculating the slope using rise over run, which quantities are used?
When calculating the slope using rise over run, which quantities are used?
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What is the trajectory of a projectile in the absence of air resistance?
What is the trajectory of a projectile in the absence of air resistance?
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What is the vertical acceleration of a projectile?
What is the vertical acceleration of a projectile?
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At the apex of its trajectory, what is the vertical velocity of a projectile?
At the apex of its trajectory, what is the vertical velocity of a projectile?
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What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?
What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile?
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Why is it important to analyze the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion separately?
Why is it important to analyze the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion separately?
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What is the distance travelled in the vertical component of a projectile's motion?
What is the distance travelled in the vertical component of a projectile's motion?
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Why is air resistance considered negligible in projectile motion?
Why is air resistance considered negligible in projectile motion?
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What is the primary force acting on a projectile in motion?
What is the primary force acting on a projectile in motion?
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Study Notes
Projectile Motion
- Bodies projected into the air are projectiles
- The only forces acting on a projectile are gravity and air resistance
- In the absence of air resistance, a projectile's flight path is a parabola
- Projectiles have both vertical and horizontal components
- These components must be analyzed separately
- The vertical component is affected by gravity, resulting in a constant vertical acceleration of -9.81 m/s²
- The horizontal component is not affected by any external forces, so the horizontal acceleration is 0 m/s²
- Horizontal velocity remains constant
- Vertical velocity changes due to gravity
- At the apex (highest point), vertical velocity is 0 m/s
Projectile Motion Equations
- vf = vi + a∆t
- Sf = Si + vi∆t + ½ a∆t²
- vf² = vi² + 2a(Sf - Si)
- Range (R) = (vi² sin2θ)/g + vx * √(2*h/g)
Solving Projectile Motion Problems
- Break the problem into manageable components (vertical up, vertical down, horizontal)
- Use appropriate equations for each component
- Examples of problem solving methods are shown in the slides
Additional Concepts
- Interpreting Linear Acceleration: This section explains the relationship between acceleration and velocity changes when moving in the positive and negative directions.
- The influence of projection angle affects the relative magnitude of horizontal and vertical velocities for projectiles to calculate maximum range and height.
- Relative Projection Height: (RPH) = Vertical take-off position - Vertical landing position. RPH = 0 if take off and landing positions are the same. RPH > 0 if take off is higher than landing. RPH < 0 if take off is lower than landing.
- Air resistance is usually ignored for projectile motion problems in introductory physics.
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Test your understanding of projectile motion and acceleration in this physics quiz. Answer questions about velocity, acceleration, and the behavior of objects in motion. Perfect for students studying mechanics and kinematics.
