How do I derive the projectile parabola equation using equations of motion?

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In summary, the six equations of motion in 1 dimension for constant acceleration are v2=v1+at, x2=x1+1/2(v1+v2)t, x2=x1+v1t+1/2at^2, and v2^2=v1^2+2a(x2-x1). By using a = -g in the y direction and a = 0 in the x direction, one can derive the equation y(x) for the parabolic path of a projectile using these equations.
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write out the six equations of motion in 1 dimension for constant acceleration and from those derive the equation y(x) for the parabolic path of a projectile.


I have
v2=v1+at
x2=x1+1/2 (v1+v2)t
x2=x1+v1t+1/2 at^2
v2^2=v1^2+2a(x2-x1)

not sure of the remaining 2 and the derivation
 
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nameVoid said:
I have
v2=v1+at
x2=x1+1/2 (v1+v2)t
x2=x1+v1t+1/2 at^2
v2^2=v1^2+2a(x2-x1)

not sure of the remaining 2 and the derivation

hmm … i have no idea what the other 2 https://www.physicsforums.com/library.php?do=view_item&itemid=204" equations are supposed to be :confused:

but anyway you should be able to get the projectile parabola by using those four …

with a = -g in the y direction, and a = 0 in the x direction :smile:
 
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1. What are the 6 equations of motion?

The 6 equations of motion are mathematical formulas used to describe the motion of objects in linear motion. They are:

  • Position equation: x = x0 + v0t + 1/2at2
  • Velocity equation: v = v0 + at
  • Acceleration equation: a = (v - v0) / t
  • Time equation: t = (v - v0) / a
  • Final velocity equation: v2 = v02 + 2a(x - x0)
  • Displacement equation: x = x0 + 1/2(v + v0)t

2. How are the 6 equations of motion derived?

The 6 equations of motion are derived from the three basic equations of motion: v = u + at, s = ut + 1/2at2, and v2 = u2 + 2as. These three equations are derived from the fundamental laws of motion and kinematics, namely Newton's second law and the equations of constant acceleration.

3. What are the variables in the 6 equations of motion?

The variables in the 6 equations of motion are:

  • x or s: displacement or position
  • v or u: final or initial velocity
  • a: acceleration
  • t: time
  • x0 or s0: initial displacement or position
  • v0 or u0: initial or final velocity

4. When are the 6 equations of motion used?

The 6 equations of motion are used when an object is moving with constant acceleration, meaning its velocity is changing at a constant rate. This type of motion can occur in situations such as free fall, projectile motion, and simple harmonic motion.

5. Can the 6 equations of motion be used for non-constant acceleration?

No, the 6 equations of motion are only applicable for objects moving with constant acceleration. For non-constant acceleration, more complex equations, such as those derived from calculus, are needed to accurately describe the motion of the object.

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