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Physics Investigatory Project

The document is an investigatory project on projectile motion submitted by Shreya Pandey, a student of class 11th B, under the guidance of Mr. Muktinath. It outlines the aim, theory, materials, procedure, observations, precautions, and practical applications of projectile motion, along with experiments conducted to analyze the motion of projectiles. The project emphasizes the significance of projectile motion in various fields, including sports, military, and space exploration.

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Physics Investigatory Project

The document is an investigatory project on projectile motion submitted by Shreya Pandey, a student of class 11th B, under the guidance of Mr. Muktinath. It outlines the aim, theory, materials, procedure, observations, precautions, and practical applications of projectile motion, along with experiments conducted to analyze the motion of projectiles. The project emphasizes the significance of projectile motion in various fields, including sports, military, and space exploration.

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ADANI PUBLIC SCHOOL

PHYSICS
INVESTIGATORY
PROJECT
PROJECTILE MOTION

Submitted by:
Shreya Pandey
Class- 11th B
Roll no. - 22
This is To cerTify ThaT shreya
Pandey, student of class 11th B
has successfully completed her
Physics investigatory Project
on the topic “pRoJectiLe MOTION ”
under the guidance of Mr.
Muktinath sir in partial
fulfilment of physics practical
examination conducted by our
school.

TEACHER PRINCIPAL
I would lIke to express my
gratitude and appreciation to
everyone who has contributed to
the completion of my physics
project. I would like to
acknowledge my physics teacher
for providing me with guidance and
support throughout the process.
Without their knoWledge and
expertise, it would have been
difficult for me to gather
accurate information and conduct
a thorough analysis.
EvEryonE’s contributions have
played a significant role in the
successful completion of this
project, and I am truly grateful
for their assistance
 AIM
 THEORY
 MATERIALS REQUIRED
 PROCEDURE
 OBSERVATION
 PRECAUTIONS
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. To understand the fundamental
principles of projectile motion.
2. To investigate and analyze the
equations governing projectile motion.

3. To conduct experiments to measure


and record the motion of projectiles.

4. To explore practical applications of


projectile motion.
Projectile motion is the theory
that describes the motion of an object that
is thrown into the air and moves along a
curved path under the influence of gravity.

A particle moves in both horizontal and


vertical directions simultaneously when it
is propelled obliquely near the earth’s
surface.

An object that is in flight after being


thrown or projected is called a projectile.

The path the body follows is referred to as


a trajectory.
1. Projectile launcher (could be a
slingshot, air cannon, or any other
appropriate device)
2. Balls or objects with known masses
3. Protractor
4. Stopwatch
5. Measuring tape or ruler
6. Smooth, level surface or outdoor area
7. Data recording tools (notebook,
Computer)
Experiment 1: Projectile Range vs.
Launch Angle

1. Set up the projectile launcher in a


suitable location with a clear range for the
projectile.
2. Choose a launch angle (e.g., 30
degrees) and fix it on the launcher.
3. Load a projectile (e.g., a ball) into the
launcher.
.
4 Aim and launch the projectile.
5. Measure the range (horizontal distance)
the projectile travels before hitting the
ground.
6. Record the launch angle and range.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 for different launch
angles (e.g., 45 degrees, 60 degrees).
8. Plot a graph of launch angle vs. range.
9. Analyze the graph to determine the
launch angle that gives the maximum
range.

Experiment 2: Projectile Height vs.


Time
1. Set up the launcher as before.
2. Choose a fixed launch angle (e.g., 45
degrees).
3. Load a projectile and launch it.
4. Start the stopwatch as soon as the
projectile is launched.
5. Measure the height of the projectile
above the ground at regular time intervals
(e.g., every second).
6. Record the time and height data.
7. Plot a graph of time vs. height.
8. Analyze the graph to determine the
maximum height reached by reach it.
Time of flight - h = ut + ½ gt2
h = ½ gt2
t = (2h/g)1/2
Horizontal range- HR= ut
HR= u (2h/g)1/2
Velocity at any time- V= [(UX)2 + (Vy)2]1/2
V= (u2+g2t2)1/2
Time to reach maximum height-
Vy= Uy + ayt
t = usinΘ/g
Time of flight- T= Ta + Td
T= 2Ta
T= 2(usinΘ/g)
Horizontal range- HR= ut
HR= ucosΘ (2usinΘ/g)
HR= u2sin2Θ/g
HR = u2 sin2 (90°- Θ)/g
HR= u2sin2Θ/g
Velocity at any point of time-
V= (Vx + Vy)1/2
Vx = U cos (θ)
Vy = U sin (θ)− gt
V = [(U cos (θ))2 + (U sin (θ)− gt)2] ½
V = (U2 + g2t2 – 2ugtsin (θ))1/2
Projectile motion is a physics concept that
has many real-world applications,
including:
 Sports: The motion of balls in sports like
basketball, football, and soccer is an
example of projectile motion. For
example, a basketball player shoots the
ball into the basket at a specific angle and
speed to make it travel the required
distance.

 Military: Projectile motion is important in


military applications, such as naval battles
and modern artillery weapons.

 Space exploration: Spaceships undergo


projectile motion as they escape Earth's
gravitational field.
 Fireworks: Fireworks are an example of
projectile motion.

 Meteors: Meteors entering Earth's


atmosphere are an example of projectile
motion.
Here are some precautions to take when
performing a projectile motion experiment:
 Wear eye protection: Wear safety
glasses at all times during the
experiment.

 Secure the launcher: Make sure the


launcher is attached securely to the table
and won't move when fired.

 Check the launcher: Before shooting,


check the side of the barrel to see if the
launcher is loaded. A yellow indicator and
the ball will be visible in the range slots if it
is loaded.

 Check the flight path: Ensure no one is


in the path of the projectile before
shooting.
 Pull the string: To shoot the ball, pull the
string attached to the trigger straight up by
about a centimetre.

 Don't change positions: Do not move


the projectile launcher or force plate while
performing the experiment.
So basically, in this project we
investigated and analyzed the equations
of projected motion and we also recorded
our observation about motion of projectile
and lastly we saw some practical
applications of it.
 NCERT Textbook
 www.google.com

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