U1.5 Projectile Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a projectile
A
A body with uniformly accelerated motion in one direction and constant velocity in the perpendicular direction
2
Q
What is ignored when calculating the path of a projectile
A
Air resistance
3
Q
Does horizontal velocity change in the calculation of a parabolic path
A
No
4
Q
What is the name of the path the projectile follows
A
Parabolic path
5
Q
What is the range of the projectile
A
The horizontal distance travelled before returning to the ground
6
Q
How do you calculate the range of a projectile
A
Range = constant horizontal velocity x time of flight
