Unit 3 AOS1.5 - Biomechanics

Question 1

What are the two components that make up the path of a projectile and what are they affected by?

Answer 1

the Horizontal and Vertical components. The horizontal component is affected by air resistance and the vertical component is affected by gravity

Question 2

What are the three factors which affect projectile motion?

Answer 2

Speed, Angle and Height of release

Question 3

What are the trajectories of a projectile thrown at:
0 degrees
0-90 degrees(not inclusive)
90 degrees

Answer 3

0 degrees - Horizontal
0-90 degrees(not inclusive) - Parabolic
90 degrees - Vertical

Question 4

What is the Optimum angle of release for a relative projection Height which is:
Positive
0
Negative

Answer 4

Positive - <45 degrees
0 - 45 degrees
Negative - >45 degrees

Question 5

Considering all other factors are equal a greater speed of release and height of release will always:

Answer 5

Lead to a further thrown projectile