Projectile Motion

Question 1

What is projectile motion

Answer 1

Refers to the movement of an object or human body as they travel through the air

Question 2

Define Horizontal displacement

Answer 2

Horizontal displacement is the shortest distance from the starting point to the finishing point in a straight line parallel to the ground

Question 3

What are the 3 factors that affect the horizontal displacement of a projectile

Answer 3

Height of release
Speed of release
Angle of release

Question 4

What are the 2 forces that affect the flight paths of different projectiles

Answer 4

Weight
Air resistance

Question 5

What should the angle of release be if
1.Landing height>Release height
2.Landing height=Release height
3.Landing height<Release height

Answer 5

1.>45 degrees
2.45 degrees
3.<45 degrees