Projectile Motion

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to projectile motion as discussed in the lecture notes.

Projectile Motion

The motion of an object under the influence of gravity, typically involving an initial launch and a parabolic trajectory.

Kinematic Equations

Equations that describe the motion of objects with constant acceleration in one or more dimensions.

Acceleration due to gravity (g)

The acceleration experienced by an object due to Earth's gravity, approximately 9.8 m/s².

Maximum Height (Hmax)

The highest vertical position reached by a projectile during its motion.

Range of Trajectory (R)

The horizontal distance traveled by a projectile from launch to where it impacts the ground.

Launch Angle (θ)

The angle at which a projectile is launched relative to the horizontal direction.

Initial Velocity Vector (⃗v0)

The vector representing the initial speed and direction of a projectile's motion.

Time to reach maximum height (tH)

The time it takes for a projectile to reach its highest point.

Classic Projectile Motion Problem

A scenario where a projectile is launched from and lands at the same height.

Variable Initial and Final Heights

Projectile scenarios involving differing starting and ending heights.

SOHCAHTOA

A mnemonic for remembering the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent in relation to right triangles.

Maximum Possible Range (Rmax)

The maximum horizontal distance a projectile can achieve, generally at a launch angle of 45 degrees.