Projectile motion (AQA A-Level Physics): Quizzes
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In projectile motion, how do horizontal and vertical components of motion relate to each other?
In projectile motion, how do horizontal and vertical components of motion relate to each other?
They act independently
What is the vertical velocity of a projectile at its maximum height?
What is the vertical velocity of a projectile at its maximum height?
m/s
What value is used for acceleration due to gravity in projectile motion calculations?
What value is used for acceleration due to gravity in projectile motion calculations?
m/s²
A ball is launched at m/s at to horizontal. What is the vertical component of velocity?
A ball is launched at m/s at to horizontal. What is the vertical component of velocity?
m/s
How does the time taken to rise compare to the time taken to fall for a projectile?
How does the time taken to rise compare to the time taken to fall for a projectile?
They are equal
If a projectile takes s to reach max height, what is the total time in the air?
If a projectile takes s to reach max height, what is the total time in the air?
s
What defines an object in free fall?
What defines an object in free fall?
Only affected by gravity
What is terminal speed?
What is terminal speed?
Constant speed when forces balance
How does air resistance affect the maximum height and range of a projectile?
How does air resistance affect the maximum height and range of a projectile?
Both decrease
How does air resistance change as an object's speed increases?
How does air resistance change as an object's speed increases?
Air resistance increases