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Unit 6        path of a projectile

In unit 6 of physics we will study the motion of projectiles. We will look at the relationship between the velocity and launch angle of an object and the range it will cover. We will also study the maximum heights of projectiles and the relationship to the amount of “hang” time an object can obtain.
Projectile Video Explanation Link
Frame of Reference and ball dropped from a car
   Video from car
   Video from earth
 
Reading/Notes:
Glencoe book:  Physics:  Principles and Problems

Suggested reading:  Chapter 6 pages 146-152.  This reading describes projectile motion in two dimensions when an object is launched both horizontally and at an angle.  Force diagrams and sample problems are provided.

Worksheets
Video: How to solve a horizontal launch problem.
Labs
Projectile lab notes
   Projectile lab video #1
   Projectile lab video#2
   Projectile lab video #3
Football lab

THE PHYSICS CLASSROOM WEBSITE
  1. What is a Projectile?

    1. Characteristics of a Projectile's Trajectory

    2. Horizontal and Vertical Components of Velocity

    3. Horizontal and Vertical Displacemen
    4. Initial Velocity Components

    5. Horizontally Launched Projectiles - Problem-Solving

    6. Non-Horizontally Launched Projectiles - Problem-Solving

       Projectile Simulator
The variable-rich environment of the Projectile Simulator Interactive allows a learner to explore a variety of questions associated with the trajectory of a projectile. Learners can modify the launch height, the launch angle, and the launch speed and observe the effect upon the trajectory. This Interactive can be used as a purely exploratory activity or be used with an activity sheet that guides learners to an understanding of several important principles associated with projectile motion.
 
  • View Activity #2 (Horizontally-Launched Projectiles)  
     Unit 6 Test Retake-Please do Activity #2 above