Does Launching a Projectile at 45 Degrees Alter Its Initial Velocity?

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The discussion revolves around the physics of projectile motion, specifically examining how the launch angle affects the initial velocity of a projectile. Participants explore the implications of launching a projectile at different angles, such as 0 degrees and 45 degrees, while maintaining the same initial force.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants discuss whether the initial resultant velocity remains constant regardless of the launch angle and question how the horizontal and vertical components of velocity are affected by different angles of launch.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants expressing varying perspectives on the relationship between launch angle and initial velocity. Some guidance has been offered regarding the constancy of the exit velocity, while others are exploring the implications of this on the components of motion.

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There is an underlying assumption that the force applied during launch remains constant, and participants are considering the effects of different angles on the resultant velocity without definitive consensus on the interpretations of these effects.

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If a projectile is launched horizontally, and has initial velocity X, then is launched with the same force from an angle, let's say 45 degrees, would the initial resultant velocity (at time=0) still be X?
 
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Let's say you fire something at 0 degrees with a velocity of 500m/s in the horizontal direction. Do you believe it will be traveling at 500m/s in the horizontal direction if you fire the same canon and projectile at 89 degrees?
 
Well, that makes my question sound REALLY simple. And no, I think it would go 500m/s at 89 degrees.
 
Yes, no matter what angle you fire this projectile, it will always exit that cannon at 500m/s. The only thing that will change is the horizontal and vertical components
 
Yeah, that's what I thought. Thank you so much.
 

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