Projectile Motion Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts related to horizontally, vertically, and angle-launched projectiles in physics.

What happens to the horizontal component of the velocity as a horizontally launched projectile moves through its pathway?

It remains the same.

What is the horizontal component of the acceleration of a horizontally launched projectile?

0 m/s² (no acceleration).

What is the initial vertical component of the velocity of a horizontally launched projectile?

0 m/s.

What is the vertical acceleration of a horizontally launched projectile?

-9.8 m/s².

What is the horizontal component of the velocity of a projectile that is launched straight upwards?

0 m/s (all velocity is vertical).

What is the acceleration of an object that is launched straight upwards?

-9.8 m/s².

What is the velocity of a vertically launched projectile that is at its maximum height?

0 m/s.

How can one calculate the horizontal component of the initial velocity of a projectile launched at an angle?

Vx = V cos(θ).

How can one calculate the vertical component of the initial velocity of a projectile launched at an angle?

Vy = V sin(θ).

What is the vertical velocity when an angle-launched projectile is at its maximum height?

0 m/s.

If an angle launched projectile lands at the same height as it was launched, what will be the magnitude of the final velocity?

It will equal the initial velocity.