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G9 Science Q4 - Week 1 Projectile Motion

The document discusses projectile motion, explaining that projectiles move under the influence of gravity and follow a parabolic trajectory. It highlights the independence of horizontal and vertical motions, detailing how they do not affect each other while providing equations for calculating distances and velocities. Additionally, it includes evaluations and answer keys related to the concepts of projectile motion.

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G9 Science Q4 - Week 1 Projectile Motion

The document discusses projectile motion, explaining that projectiles move under the influence of gravity and follow a parabolic trajectory. It highlights the independence of horizontal and vertical motions, detailing how they do not affect each other while providing equations for calculating distances and velocities. Additionally, it includes evaluations and answer keys related to the concepts of projectile motion.

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Projecti

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Motion Motion in Two Dimensions

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S9FE - IVa -34

Describe the
horizontal and
vertical motions of
a projectile
A Question to Begin
 Atthe instant a horizontally pointed
cannon ball is fired, a cannonball held
at the cannon’s side is released and
drops to the ground. Which cannonball
strikes the ground first, the one fired
from the cannon or the one dropped?
What is a Projectile?
 Any object that continues in motion by its own inertia and is
influenced only by the downward force of gravity (and air
resistance)
- an object dropped from rest is a projectile
- an object thrown straight upward is a projectile
- an object thrown upward at an angle to the horizontal
The path that the
projectile follows is a
parabola…
 the path is called its trajectory
Horizontal Motion

 If there is no force acting on an object, then it will continue moving


at a constant speed in the same direction.
- there will be no change in its velocity

- distance will increase the same amount with each second


Free Fall Revisited

 Anobject in free fall is only


acted on by gravity
- Acceleration due to gravity is
9.8 m/s2
– distance covered increases
with each second
Projectile Motion Combines
Vertical Motion and Horizontal
Motion
 The vertical motion of a projectile is not affected
by its horizontal motion
-meaning: The vertical motion of a projectile is
identical to an object in free fall
 The horizontal motion of a projectile is not
affected by its vertical motion
- meaning the projectile will travel the same
horizontal distance as it would if it were simply
rolling on a flat surface in the absence of friction
Projectile Motion Combines
Horizontal Motion and Vertical
Motion
The vertical and
horizontal motion of a
projectile are
independent of each
other
Horizontal Path Without Gravity
Vertical Path
Projectile Motion

 Projectiles
follow a
parabolic trajectory
Horizontal
component along
trajectory remains
unchanged.
Acceleration only
occurs in the vertical
component
Projectile Motion and
Complementary Angles
 Different launch angles result in different
horizontal distances traveled by the projectile
 Same range is obtained from two different launching
angles when the angles add up to 90°.
 Object launched at an angle of 60 has the same range as if it were thrown
at an angle of 30.
- What launch angle would have the same range as a projectile
launched at 20o?
Projectile Calculations
For Projectiles Launched horizontally
Horizontal Distance
d = v(t)

Horizontal Velocity
vf = vi + at

Vertical Distance
d = vit + ½ gt2

Vertical Velocity
Vf = Vi + gt
Review

 What is the path of a projectile called?

Trajectory
Review

 Isprojectile  No,
it is 2
motion one dimensional-
dimensional vertical and
? horizontal
Review

 What force (s)  Gravity only


is acting on
the projectile?
Review

 Which direction,  Vertical


horizontal or
vertical has
acceleration?
 Horizontal
 Which direction,
horizontal or
vertical has
constant speed?
Review

 Two identical  Both hit the


balls roll off the ground at the
edge of a table. same time. The
One leaves the difference in
table travelling horizontal
twice the speed velocity does
of the other. not affect the
Which ball hits vertical time.
the floor first?
Review
 At the instant a horizontally pointed
cannon ball is fired, a cannonball held
at the cannon’s side is released and
drops to the ground. Which
cannonball strikes the ground first, the
one fired from the cannon or the one
dropped?
 They hit at the exact same time
Draw vector arrows representing
the vx and vy velocity components during the course
of the motion. The length of the arrows should
represent the magnitude of the velocity components.
Draw vector arrows representing
the vx and vy velocity components
during the course of the motion.
Evaluation:
 What is the initial velocity of a projectile launched horizontally from a certain height
above the ground?
 a) Zero
 b) The same as its final velocity
 c) Equal to the acceleration due to gravity
 d) Cannot be determined without more information

 In the absence of air resistance, how does the horizontal velocity of a projectile
change during its flight?
 a) It decreases uniformly.
 b) It increases uniformly.
 c) It remains constant.
 d) It varies randomly.
Evaluation:
 How does the vertical velocity of a projectile change due to the force of gravity
during its flight?

 a) It decreases uniformly.
 b) It increases uniformly.
 c) It remains constant.
 d) It varies randomly.

 What is the shape of the path followed by a projectile in two dimensions under the
influence of gravity alone?

 a) A straight line
 b) A circle
 c) A parabola
 d) An ellipse
Evaluation:
 Which of the following best describes the relationship between the horizontal and
vertical motions of a projectile?

 a) They are completely independent of each other.


 b) The horizontal motion affects the vertical motion, but not vice versa.
 c) The vertical motion affects the horizontal motion, but not vice versa.
 d) They are interdependent, with the horizontal and vertical motions affecting each
other.

 If two projectiles are launched with the same initial velocity, one at a higher angle to
the horizontal than the other, which one will spend more time in the air?

 a) The one launched at the higher angle


 b) The one launched at the lower angle
 c) Both will spend the same amount of time in the air.
 d) It depends on the initial velocity.
Evaluation:
 What happens to the horizontal component of the velocity of a projectile as it
moves horizontally?

 a) It remains constant.
 b) It decreases uniformly.
 c) It increases uniformly.
 d) It fluctuates randomly.

 At the highest point of its trajectory, what is the vertical component of the velocity
of a projectile?

 a) It is zero.
 b) It is equal to the initial velocity.
 c) It is equal to the horizontal velocity.
 d) It is constant throughout the entire trajectory.
Answer Keys
 a) Zero
 c) It remains constant.
 a) It decreases uniformly.
 c) A parabola
 a) They are completely independent of each other.
 a) The one launched at the higher angle
 a) It remains constant.
 a) It is zero.
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