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forget the final velocity …m_scott said:
Projectile motion is the motion of an object through the air under the force of gravity, with no other forces acting on it.
The key components of a projectile motion problem are the initial velocity, the angle at which the object is launched, the acceleration due to gravity, and the time it takes for the object to reach its maximum height or hit the ground.
The range of a projectile can be calculated using the formula R = v02 * sin(2θ)/g, where R is the range, v0 is the initial velocity, θ is the launch angle, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.
The maximum height of a projectile can be calculated using the formula h = (v02 * sin2(θ))/2g, where h is the maximum height, v0 is the initial velocity, θ is the launch angle, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.
Air resistance can affect the range and trajectory of a projectile, as it creates a force in the opposite direction of the object's motion. This can cause the object to slow down and fall at a steeper angle, resulting in a shorter range and lower maximum height.