Projectile Motion

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the topic of projectile motion, including definitions and important principles.

Projectile Motion

A two-dimensional motion in which a particle is thrown or projected at an angle with the horizontal.

Vertical Motion

The component of projectile motion with vertical acceleration due to free-fall.

Horizontal Motion

The component of projectile motion that continues with constant velocity.

Free-Fall Acceleration (g)

The acceleration due to gravity that affects the vertical motion of a projectile.

Maximum Height

The peak height reached by a projectile, occurring when the vertical component of velocity is zero.

Horizontal Range

The horizontal distance a projectile travels before returning to its initial height.

Independence of Motions

The principle that horizontal and vertical motions in projectile motion do not affect each other.

Trajectory

The path that a projectile follows through space as a function of time.

Velocity Components

The horizontal and vertical components of a projectile's velocity, influenced by launch angle.

Initial Velocity (vᵢ)

The velocity at which a projectile is launched into the air, impacting both height and range.

Angle of Projection (θᵢ)

The angle at which a projectile is launched, affecting its trajectory and distance.