Projectile Motion Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology related to projectile motion, helping to review the fundamental principles and equations.

Initial Velocity (Vo)

The starting velocity of a projectile, represented as Vo.

Final Velocity (VF)

The velocity of the projectile at the moment before impact, calculated as VF = √(Vo² - 2gdy).

Projectile Motion

The motion of an object that is thrown into the air and is affected by gravity.

Range (R)

The horizontal distance a projectile travels before it returns to the same vertical level.

Time of Flight (T)

The total time a projectile is in the air from launch to landing.

Maximum Height (Hmax)

The highest vertical position reached by a projectile.

Acceleration due to Gravity (g)

The acceleration experienced by an object due to the force of gravity, approximately -9.8 m/s².

Velocity Components

The horizontal (Vx) and vertical (Vy) components of velocity, with Vx = Vo cos(θ) and Vy = Vo sin(θ) - gt.

Equation of Trajectory

Describes the path of a projectile: y = x tan(θ) - (g x²)/(2v² cos²(θ)).

Displacement (d)

The overall change in position, calculated using the components dx and dy.