Projectile motion - no angle given?

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Start date Mar 10, 2006
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In summary, projectile motion is the motion of an object through the air, following a curved path known as a parabola, under the influence of gravity and without any external forces. It differs from regular motion in that it follows a curved path and its velocity changes constantly due to gravity. Factors that affect projectile motion include initial velocity, launch angle, mass, and gravity. The distance and time of flight can be calculated using equations of motion. Air resistance can affect projectile motion by changing velocity and trajectory, but is often considered negligible in calculations.

Mar 10, 2006

raizen91

projectile motion - no angle given?

how do i solve for a problem if no angle is given? only time and range is given.

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Mar 10, 2006

nvman21

what is the exact question?

Mar 10, 2006

Harmony

I assume you are referring to your last post?
It is possible to calculate the question without angle. Check your previous post. Calculation are given.

1. What is projectile motion?

Projectile motion is the motion of an object through the air, under the influence of gravity, without any external forces acting on it except for the initial force that launches it. It follows a curved path known as a parabola.

2. How is projectile motion different from regular motion?

Regular motion follows a straight line, while projectile motion follows a curved path. In regular motion, the object's velocity remains constant, while in projectile motion, the object's velocity changes constantly due to the influence of gravity.

3. What factors affect projectile motion?

The factors that affect projectile motion include the initial velocity, the angle at which the object is launched, the object's mass, and the force of gravity.

4. How can the distance and time of a projectile's flight be calculated?

The distance and time of a projectile's flight can be calculated using the equations of motion, which take into account the object's initial velocity, angle of launch, and acceleration due to gravity.

5. How does air resistance affect projectile motion?

Air resistance can affect projectile motion by slowing down the object's velocity and changing its trajectory. However, for most practical purposes, air resistance is negligible and can be ignored when calculating projectile motion.