Tide said:
TenaliRaman said:
Projectile motion is the motion of an object that is launched into the air and then moves along a curved path under the influence of gravity.
Projectile motion is calculated using the equations of motion, which take into account the initial velocity, the angle of launch, and the acceleration due to gravity.
The key factors that affect projectile motion include the initial velocity, the angle of launch, the mass of the object, and the air resistance or drag on the object.
Air resistance, or drag, can affect the motion of a projectile by slowing it down and changing its trajectory. This is particularly noticeable for objects with a large surface area, such as feathers or parachutes.
Some real-life examples of projectile motion include throwing a ball, shooting a cannonball, and jumping off a diving board. These all involve an object being launched into the air and moving along a curved path under the influence of gravity.