Touchme said:i measured the horizontal distance and and horizontal velocity.
Touchme said:It is not a plot dependent on time. The plot is x (distance) vs. horizontal velocity. I plugged the values into the equation above and compared the values. But, is there a way I can draw or determine the theoretical line?
Touchme said:how is it represented in a X vs Vx coordinate system?
Projectile motion is the motion of an object through the air or space under the influence of gravity. It follows a parabolic path due to the combination of its initial horizontal velocity and the downward force of gravity.
Theoretical values are calculated using mathematical equations and do not take into account external factors such as air resistance. On the other hand, experimental values are obtained through actual measurements and may be affected by external factors.
Theoretical values do not account for external factors such as air resistance and friction, which can affect the motion of the object. Additionally, experimental values may be affected by human error or limitations in the measuring instruments.
To improve the accuracy of experimental values, we can use more precise measuring instruments, reduce human error, and conduct multiple trials to obtain an average value. We can also minimize external factors by performing the experiment in a controlled environment.
Projectile motion is used in various real-life applications, such as sports (e.g. basketball, football), launching rockets and missiles, and calculating the trajectory of objects in space. It is also used in engineering and physics to understand the motion of objects in free fall.