Projectile Motion in physics Engineering.pptx

Projectile motion in physics

1. What is Projectile Motion? Projectile motion  is the  motion  of an object thrown or projected into the air, subject to only the acceleration of gravity. The object is called a  projectile , and its path is called its trajectory.

2. Projectile motion  is a form of  motion  where an object moves in a bilaterally symmetrical, parabolic  path . The  path  that the object follows is called its  trajectory .  Projectile motion  only occurs when there is one force applied at the beginning on the  trajectory , after which the only interference is from gravity. Trajectory:

3. Horizontal Range: The horizontal range of a projectile is the distance along the horizontal plane it would travel, before reaching the same vertical position as it started from. The horizontal range depends on the initial velocity v , the launch angle θ, and the acceleration due to gravity.The unit of horizontal range is meters (m). Maximum Height: The maximum height of the object is the highest vertical position along its trajectory. The maximum height of the projectile depends on the initial velocity  v the launch angle  θ , and the acceleration due to gravity. The unit of maximum height is meters ( m ).

4. Time of Flight: