Applying Laws of Projectile Motion to 45 Degree Angle

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The discussion revolves around the application of laws of projectile motion, specifically in the context of launching projectiles at a 45-degree angle. Participants explore the relevant laws and theories that govern projectile motion and the objectives for measuring distances at various angles.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the laws applicable to projectile motion, such as Newton's 2nd law and the effects of gravity. There are inquiries about the need for a specific problem statement and objectives related to measuring projectile distances at different angles.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with participants seeking to clarify the problem and objectives. Some have suggested that a specific problem is necessary to proceed, while others are exploring the implications of different launch angles on distance.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of the scientific method and the importance of defining objectives before solving a problem. Participants are considering how different angles might affect the horizontal distance of projectiles.

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in a projectile motion, what law could be applicable to this sitaution?
if u want an example, umm let's say..
ur measuring porjectile motion for 45 degrees.,,
hat law or theory could be applicable to this?
 
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The usual suspects: Newton's 2nd law and gravity.

All projectile motion is essentially the same: The vertical motion is accelerated downward; the horizontal motion is constant speed.
 
isnt it that to solve somehting like this needs a problem (according to the scientific method) and to make the problem, we have to base it on the objectives?
then what would be the objectives on this problem?
>to measure how far the 45 degree angle would be?
thanks
 
The laws regarding projectile motion are well known. Of course, to solve any problem you first need to know what the problem is. Do you have a specific problem in mind?
 
As Doc Al asked you need a specific problem. If your talking about projectile motion a few things come to mind. The angle(can be 45 degrees), acceleration, velocity, position...
 
umm.. i was planning to measure the projectile motion ith differnet angles..
so my problem would be um..
which angle will launch the farthest distance
is that enough?
 
puni12 said:
umm.. i was planning to measure the projectile motion ith differnet angles..
so my problem would be um..
which angle will launch the farthest distance
is that enough?

What angle will maximize a projectiles horizontal distance? I think that would be a bit more exact.
 
thank you so much all!
 

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