Intro Physics Resources for Vertical Projectile Motion

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The discussion centers on mastering the topic of vertical projectile motion in a Physics course. The user is seeking online resources and problem-solving examples, particularly involving two objects where one is projected a second after the other. They express difficulty in drawing graphs and understanding reference points, finding this section more challenging than other topics like Newton's Laws and Momentum. Recommendations include standard physics textbooks such as "University Physics" and the OpenStax physics book, which contains relevant sections on projectile motion. The user has also shared past exam questions for context.
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Hello

I am in my final year of schooling in South Africa. For Physics, we do a module called Vertical Projectile Motion & Graphs. This section uses equations of motion etc.

I cannot seem to find the online resources for me to truly master this section.
The sites I have are of projectile motion when an object is projected at an angle etc
I attach the few of the past papers to show what type of questions we get on this section.
The questions are Questions 3 in the 2015 & 2016 papers

Answers are provided as well

Thanks!
 

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What is it that you want to master about vertical projectile motion? Vertical projectile motion can be treated as one-dimensional motion with the coordinate axis tilted by 90 degrees.
 
Pretty much everything. I want problem equations with 2 objects and one is projected a second after the other, as in the 2 questions I gave.
I struggle with drawing graphs and understanding the meaning of choosing a certain point as reference.
To me, this section is trickier than Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, and Momentum
 
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