Projectile Motion (VCE SSCE Physics): Flashcards
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Definition of a projectile
Definition of a projectile
Object launched into air, moving freely under gravity alone
Gravitational acceleration near Earth's surface
Gravitational acceleration near Earth's surface
downward
Horizontal velocity during flight (no air resistance)
Horizontal velocity during flight (no air resistance)
Remains constant
Vertical velocity during flight
Vertical velocity during flight
Changes continuously due to gravity
Path shape of projectile (no air resistance)
Path shape of projectile (no air resistance)
Parabolic
Horizontal velocity component formula
Horizontal velocity component formula
Vertical velocity component formula
Vertical velocity component formula
Vertical velocity at maximum height
Vertical velocity at maximum height
Zero
Only force acting on projectile after launch
Only force acting on projectile after launch
Gravitational force pulling downward
Effect of air resistance on projectile motion
Effect of air resistance on projectile motion
Reduces maximum height and horizontal range