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Catapults and Projectile Motion. Thought Question:. Two balls having different speeds roll off the edge of a table at the same time. Which ball hits the floor sooner? A. The ball rolling faster B. The ball rolling slower C. Both at the same time D. It depends on their size.
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Thought Question: Two balls having different speeds roll off the edge of a table at the same time. Which ball hits the floor sooner? A. The ball rolling faster B. The ball rolling slower C. Both at the same time D. It depends on their size
Thought Question: Two balls having different speeds roll off the edge of a table at the same time. Which ball hits the floor sooner? A. The ball rolling faster B. The ball rolling slower C. Both at the same time D. It depends on their size Gravity acts the same on BOTH balls consistently. They both fall at the same rate
Velocity = Zero Velocity Decreasing
Velocity = Zero Velocity Decreasing Velocity Increasing
Shortest distance between two points Or This?
Right Triangles Hypotenuse 90
Right Triangles Vy = Velocity in “y” direction Total VELOCITY 90 Vx = Velocity in “x” direction
ThoughtQuestion: 40 30 20 10 • Which of the following will make the kicked football land on the 5 yard line rather than the 20? • Kicking it harder to make it go faster • Kicking it at a 45 degree angle • Luck • Both A and B
ThoughtQuestion: 40 30 20 10 • Which of the following will make the kicked football land on the 5 yard line rather than the 20? • Kicking it harder to make it go faster • Kicking it at a 45 degree angle • Luck • Both A and B