Projectile Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of projectile
A
Any body in free fall
2
Q
If a hammer and feather dropped with no air resis, which hits first
A
Both hit at the same time
3
Q
Does mass have any affect on projectile
A
No
4
Q
Optimal angle for a projectile to maximize distance
A
45 degrees
5
Q
Does acceleration have any bearing on horizontal velocity
A
No
6
Q
What is relative projection height
A
Difference between projection height and landing height
7
Q
What happens to horizontal velocity throughout projection
A
Remains constant.
8
Q
What happens to vertical velocity throughout projection.
A
Decreases as projectile rises and increases as it falls
