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Science 9 - Lesson 1 - Intro Projectile Motion

The document explains the concept of projectile motion, defining it as the motion of an object thrown or launched into the air, primarily influenced by gravity. Key characteristics include a curved trajectory, horizontal and vertical motion components, and terms such as initial velocity, launch angle, and time of flight. It also highlights the importance of understanding projectile motion in relation to energy and provides essential terminologies and formulas associated with the topic.

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Science 9 - Lesson 1 - Intro Projectile Motion

The document explains the concept of projectile motion, defining it as the motion of an object thrown or launched into the air, primarily influenced by gravity. Key characteristics include a curved trajectory, horizontal and vertical motion components, and terms such as initial velocity, launch angle, and time of flight. It also highlights the importance of understanding projectile motion in relation to energy and provides essential terminologies and formulas associated with the topic.

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PROJECTILE

MOTION
PROJECTILE OR
NOT?…
Raise your RIGHT Hand if it is Projectile,
and LEFT Hand if NOT.
A ball is thrown upward at an
angle and moves through the
air before hitting the ground,
assuming no air resistance.
A drone flies forward while
using its rotors to maintain
altitude and direction.
A bullet fired horizontally
from a gun, immediately after it
leaves the barrel.
A skydiver falling through the
air with a deployed parachute.
A basketball rolling across
the floor after bouncing once.
LEARNING
TARGETS:
I can describe what a projectile is.

I can analyze a situation that applies


projectile
I can explain the two forms of projectile

I can perform calculations on projectile in


one dimension
ESSENTIAL
QUESTION:
How is motion essential to energy?
TERMINOLGIES
Projectile Maximum Height

Trajectory Time of Flight

Initial Velocity (𝑣₀) Range

Launch Angle (θ) Acceleration due to Gravity (𝑔)

Horizontal Component (𝑣ₓ) Displacement


Key Characteristics of a Projectile:

• It moves through the air.

• It follows a curved path called a trajectory (usually a


parabola).

• Once in motion, the only force acting on it (if we ignore air


resistance) is gravity.

• It has both horizontal motion (side to side) and vertical


A BALL BEING THROWN
AN ARROW SHOT FROM A BOW
CANNON LAUNCHED
A BASKETBALL IN MID-SHOT
A SOCCER BALL KICKED INTO THE AIR
TERMINOLGIES
Projectile
An object that is thrown or launched into the air and affected only
by gravity (after launch) and air resistance (if considered).

Trajectory
The curved path a projectile follows through space (usually a
parabola on Earth).
TERMINOLGIES
Initial Velocity (𝑣₀)
The velocity (speed and direction) of a projectile at the moment it is
launched.

Launch Angle (θ)


The angle at which the projectile is launched relative to the
horizontal axis.
TERMINOLGIES
Horizontal Component (𝑣ₓ)
The part of the velocity that affects side-to-side motion. It
remains constant (if air resistance is ignored).

Vertical Component (𝑣ᵧ)


The part of the velocity that affects up-and-down motion. It
changes due to gravity.

Maximum Height
The highest point the projectile reaches in its trajectory. At this point, vertical
velocity (𝑣ᵧ) is zero.
TERMINOLGIES
Time of Flight
The total time the projectile is in the air, from launch to when it
hits the ground.

Range
The total horizontal distance the projectile travels before hitting
the ground.

Acceleration due to Gravity (𝑔)


The constant rate at which objects accelerate downward: 9.8 m/s² on Earth.
TERMINOLGIES
Displacement
The change in position of the projectile (vector quantity).

Air Resistance (optional)


A force that slows down the motion of the projectile due to
friction with air; often ignored in basic calculations.
KEY CONCEPT:
• Projectile motion is 2D motion: It has both
horizontal and vertical components.

• Horizontal motion is uniform (constant speed).

• Vertical motion is accelerated (due to gravity).


FORMULA:
FORMULA:
THANK
YOU

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