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Understanding projectile motion requires an understanding of position (the location of the ball, or projectile), velocity (how fast the ball is moving), and acceleration (how fast the velocity changes). A more advanced understanding of projectile motion involves calculus and factors like air resistance.
Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects. Set parameters such as angle, initial speed, and mass. Explore vector representations, and add air resistance to investigate the factors that influence drag.
The equation that describes the vertical component of the projectile’s velocity as a function of time is v y = gt. The equation that describes the horizontal position of the projectile as a...
Explore the interactive simulation of projectile motion, learning about kinematics and air resistance factors.
Design and conduct a practical investigation to collect primary data to validate the relationship between the launch velocity and the range of a projectile. Use the results to calculate the acceleration due to gravity.
Use video analysis techniques to obtain position, velocity, and time data for a projectile. Analyze the position vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs for both the horizontal and vertical components of the projectile’s motion.
Experiment with Projectiles Science Projects. (7 results) Experiment with the flight distance, speed, and pattern of sports balls, rings, or frisbees. Throw, kick, or strike an object, measure what happens (sometimes even with a radar gun), and learn what affects the results. The 'Ultimate' Science Fair Project: Frisbee Aerodynamics.
