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What primarily determines the trajectory of a horizontally launched projectile?
What primarily determines the trajectory of a horizontally launched projectile?
How is the range of a projectile affected by the initial velocity?
How is the range of a projectile affected by the initial velocity?
Which factor does NOT influence the time a projectile is in the air?
Which factor does NOT influence the time a projectile is in the air?
In the context of projectile motion, what is the meaning of 'range'?
In the context of projectile motion, what is the meaning of 'range'?
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If a projectile is launched horizontally with a velocity of 40 m/s from a height of 40 m, what might affect its actual landing distance?
If a projectile is launched horizontally with a velocity of 40 m/s from a height of 40 m, what might affect its actual landing distance?
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Study Notes
Horizontally Launched Projectile Trajectory and Range
- A horizontally launched projectile follows a parabolic path
- The horizontal velocity (Vx) remains constant throughout the flight
- The vertical velocity (Vy) changes due to gravity
- The trajectory is determined by the horizontal velocity at launch
- The vertical motion is independent of the horizontal motion
Projectile Motion Example
- Example: An object is thrown horizontally with a velocity of 4 m/s
- Time (seconds) | Vx (m/s) | Vy (m/s)
- 0 | 4 | 0
- 1 | 4 |
- 2 | 4 |
- 3 | 4|
- 4 | 4 |
Trajectory Definition
- Trajectory is the path a projectile follows from launch to impact.
Range Definition
- Range is the horizontal distance a projectile travels.
- Range depends on both the initial horizontal velocity and the time of flight.
- Higher launch height leads to longer time in the air, thus a greater range.
Additional Information
- Projectile motion equations can be used to find the range and time of flight.
- Example projectile problem includes a baseball thrown horizontally from a grandstand 20 meters above the ground at 10 m/s
- Calculate time of flight and the projectile’s maximum range before hitting the ground.
Challenge Problem
- Mario's kart (40 m/s initial horizontal velocity) approaches a cliff.
- The cliff is 200 meters high and 240 meters wide.
- Calculate if Mario can reach the mushroom (40 meters wide) at the edge of the cliff.
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This quiz explores the principles of horizontally launched projectiles, including their trajectory and range. Understanding the relationship between vertical and horizontal velocities is crucial in analyzing motion. Test your knowledge by solving practical examples related to projectile motion.
