U1.5 Projectile Motion Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the definition of a projectile

A

A body with uniformly accelerated motion in one direction and constant velocity in the perpendicular direction

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2
Q

What is ignored when calculating the path of a projectile

A

Air resistance

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3
Q

Does horizontal velocity change in the calculation of a parabolic path

A

No

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4
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What is the name of the path the projectile follows

A

Parabolic path

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5
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What is the range of the projectile

A

The horizontal distance travelled before returning to the ground

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How do you calculate the range of a projectile

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Range = constant horizontal velocity x time of flight

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