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Projectile Motion
Equations of Projectile Motion
v^2=u^2+2gs
s(x)=u(x)t
s=ut+(gt^2)/2
v=u+gt
Evolved versions of the linear equations of motion
Factors affecting distance traveled
Initial Velocity
the initial velocity directly determines the distance a projectile
The inital velocity is the resultant vector of the horizontal and vertial component as well as the release angle
Release angle
The release angle affects the horizontal distance traveled by objects undergoing projectile motion
A release angle of 45 degrees will provide the furtherest distance assuming there is no air resistance.
Air Resistance
No considered a part of the relevant calculations and is excluded
Benefial to be aware of it.
Air resistance decreases the total distance a projectile can travel
Air resistance is a force that acts in the opposite direction of the projectiles direction of travel
Air resistance is dependent the shape and cross sectional area of the object.
Vectors
Horizontal Component
Resultant Vector
Vertical Component
Mass of the object
Mass of the projectile does not affect the distance the projectile travels in a vacuum
The mass of the object has an effect on the projectiles distance if there is drag.
Shape of projectile path
Projectiles in a vacuum follow a parabolic path
