Projectile Motion Physics

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What is the primary factor affecting the vertical component of a projectile's velocity?

  • Constant horizontal speed
  • Constant acceleration due to gravity (correct)
  • Variable air pressure
  • Constant wind resistance

At what point in a projectile's flight does the vertical component of its velocity reach zero?

  • Halfway through its flight
  • Just before it hits the ground
  • At the initial launch
  • At the maximum height (correct)

What angle of projection results in the maximum range for a projectile launched across flat ground?

  • 75 degrees
  • 60 degrees
  • 45 degrees (correct)
  • 30 degrees

Which equation is used to determine the time of flight for a projectile?

<p>Quadratic equation for vertical displacement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a projectile bounces with a coefficient of restitution e, which aspect of its velocity changes after the bounce?

<p>The vertical component of velocity is reduced by a factor of e (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the total time of flight if a projectile is launched from a higher elevation than its landing point?

<p>Time of flight will be longer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When solving for the height at which a projectile reaches a certain altitude, what should you do if one solution to the quadratic equation is negative?

<p>Discard it, as it's not a valid solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of air resistance on a projectile's motion regarding the horizontal component?

<p>Has no effect on horizontal speed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which expression indicates the final velocity of a projectile after bouncing off a surface?

<p>v = -eu (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a projectile motion scenario, what must be defined first to determine the time to hit a target?

<p>The horizontal and vertical displacements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched with an initial velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. If the projectile lands on a surface 10 meters below its launch point, what is the time of flight? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>2.83 s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched from a height of 5 meters above the ground with an initial velocity of 15 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizontal. What is the maximum height reached by the projectile relative to the ground? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>8.13 m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two projectiles are launched simultaneously from the same point with different initial velocities. Projectile A has an initial velocity of 10 m/s at an angle of 60 degrees above the horizontal, and Projectile B has an initial velocity of 15 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. Which projectile will hit the ground first? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>Projectile B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched from a height of 20 meters above the ground with an initial velocity of 12 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizontal. If the projectile hits a target 15 meters away horizontally, what is the coefficient of restitution (e) of the projectile after bouncing off the ground? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>0.75 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched with an initial velocity of 25 m/s at an angle of 60 degrees above the horizontal. The projectile hits a target at a distance of 30 meters horizontally. What is the vertical component of the projectile's velocity just before it hits the target? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>17.3 m/s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched from a height of 10 meters above the ground with an initial velocity of 18 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. The projectile hits a target at a distance of 20 meters horizontally. What is the angle of impact of the projectile with the ground? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>60 degrees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two projectiles are launched simultaneously from the same point with different initial velocities. Projectile A has an initial velocity of 12 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizontal, and Projectile B has an initial velocity of 18 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. Which projectile will reach the maximum height first? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>Projectile A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched with an initial velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. What is the range of the projectile if it lands on a surface 5 meters below its launch point? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>47.1 m (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched with an initial velocity of 15 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizontal. The projectile bounces off a horizontal surface with a coefficient of restitution of 0.6. What is the speed of the projectile immediately after the bounce? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>9 m/s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched from a height of 15 meters above the ground with an initial velocity of 12 m/s at an angle of 60 degrees above the horizontal. The projectile hits a target at a distance of 10 meters horizontally. What is the horizontal component of the velocity of the projectile just before it hits the target? (Assume negligible air resistance)

<p>6 m/s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that causes the vertical component of a projectile's velocity to change during its flight?

<p>Gravitational acceleration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. At what point in its trajectory does the vertical component of its velocity momentarily become zero?

<p>At the highest point of its trajectory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a projectile is launched at a 45-degree angle, what happens to its range if the launch angle is increased to 60 degrees?

<p>The range decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor to consider when determining the time of flight for a projectile launched across flat ground?

<p>Vertical displacement and initial vertical velocity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A projectile bounces off a surface parallel to the horizontal axis. What does the coefficient of restitution (e) indicate regarding the projectile's motion?

<p>The ratio of the projectile's initial to final vertical velocity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a projectile is launched from a higher elevation than its landing point, how does this affect the total time of flight?

<p>The time of flight increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When solving for the height at which a projectile reaches a certain altitude, what is the significance of a negative solution in the quadratic equation?

<p>It represents a time before the projectile was launched (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of air resistance on the horizontal component of a projectile's motion?

<p>It causes a constant deceleration in the horizontal direction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expressions correctly represents the final velocity of a projectile after bouncing off a surface parallel to the horizontal axis, with a coefficient of restitution (e) and initial velocity (u)?

<p>v = -eu (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a projectile motion scenario involving targeting, what is the initial step in determining the time to hit a target?

<p>Defining the target's position (si and sj) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Projectile Motion

  • A projectile is a particle launched into the air, affected by gravity, while ignoring air resistance and wind.
  • The vertical component of velocity is under constant acceleration, while the horizontal component moves at constant speed.

Velocity Components

  • Projectile velocity is usually given in polar form, which needs to be resolved into components.
  • Instantaneous i and j velocities provide information about the particle's speed and direction at any point in flight.

Maximum Height and Range

  • The maximum height of flight occurs when the j velocity is 0.
  • The range of a projectile is the horizontal distance it travels.
  • For a projectile launched across flat ground, a 45° angle of projection gives the maximum range.

Time of Flight

  • Time of flight is found by determining the time when the particle's vertical displacement hits the ground.
  • To find the time when a projectile reaches a certain height, solve the quadratic equation for the height in terms of t.

Hitting a Target

  • Steps for a targeting question:
    • Find si and sj that the question wants you to hit.
    • Express these in terms of time.
    • Rearrange to get time in terms of si.
    • Substitute this into the quadratic formula for sj.
    • Solve for the unknown.

Bouncing

  • The coefficient of restitution, e, measures the decrease in speed when a projectile bounces against the ground and loses energy.
  • After bouncing off a surface parallel to the i plane, an object's velocity is v = -eu, while the i component of velocity remains unchanged.

Projectile Motion

  • A projectile is a particle launched into the air, affected by gravity, while ignoring air resistance and wind.
  • The vertical component of velocity is under constant acceleration, while the horizontal component moves at constant speed.

Velocity Components

  • Projectile velocity is usually given in polar form, which needs to be resolved into components.
  • Instantaneous i and j velocities provide information about the particle's speed and direction at any point in flight.

Maximum Height and Range

  • The maximum height of flight occurs when the j velocity is 0.
  • The range of a projectile is the horizontal distance it travels.
  • For a projectile launched across flat ground, a 45° angle of projection gives the maximum range.

Time of Flight

  • Time of flight is found by determining the time when the particle's vertical displacement hits the ground.
  • To find the time when a projectile reaches a certain height, solve the quadratic equation for the height in terms of t.

Hitting a Target

  • Steps for a targeting question:
    • Find si and sj that the question wants you to hit.
    • Express these in terms of time.
    • Rearrange to get time in terms of si.
    • Substitute this into the quadratic formula for sj.
    • Solve for the unknown.

Bouncing

  • The coefficient of restitution, e, measures the decrease in speed when a projectile bounces against the ground and loses energy.
  • After bouncing off a surface parallel to the i plane, an object's velocity is v = -eu, while the i component of velocity remains unchanged.

Projectile Motion

  • A projectile is a particle launched into the air, affected by gravity, while ignoring air resistance and wind.
  • The vertical component of velocity is under constant acceleration, while the horizontal component moves at constant speed.

Velocity Components

  • Projectile velocity is usually given in polar form, which needs to be resolved into components.
  • Instantaneous i and j velocities provide information about the particle's speed and direction at any point in flight.

Maximum Height and Range

  • The maximum height of flight occurs when the j velocity is 0.
  • The range of a projectile is the horizontal distance it travels.
  • For a projectile launched across flat ground, a 45° angle of projection gives the maximum range.

Time of Flight

  • Time of flight is found by determining the time when the particle's vertical displacement hits the ground.
  • To find the time when a projectile reaches a certain height, solve the quadratic equation for the height in terms of t.

Hitting a Target

  • Steps for a targeting question:
    • Find si and sj that the question wants you to hit.
    • Express these in terms of time.
    • Rearrange to get time in terms of si.
    • Substitute this into the quadratic formula for sj.
    • Solve for the unknown.

Bouncing

  • The coefficient of restitution, e, measures the decrease in speed when a projectile bounces against the ground and loses energy.
  • After bouncing off a surface parallel to the i plane, an object's velocity is v = -eu, while the i component of velocity remains unchanged.

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