GQA - Science 9 - Q4 - Wk1 2 - PROJECTILE MOTION CQA GQA - LRQA
GQA - Science 9 - Q4 - Wk1 2 - PROJECTILE MOTION CQA GQA - LRQA
Region III
DIVISION OF MABALACAT CITY
I. Introduction
III. Objectives
After going through this Learning Activity Sheets, you are expected to:
1. identify and define key concepts related to the motion of objects in two-
dimensions;
2. explain the factors that determine the projectile flight;
3. explain how a projectile launched at an angle differs from one
launched horizontally; and
5. investigate the relationships between the projection angle, the height, the
range, and the time of travel of a projectile.
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IV.Discussion
You probably have seen an object that falls freely at a certain height or
a ball simply rolling on a smooth surface. An object falling vertically at a
certain height is called a free-falling object where it falls under the influence
of gravity. Conversely, a ball rolling on a smooth surface is an object that is
said to move horizontally. How about objects that have both the horizontal
and vertical components affecting their movement? These are what you call
objects moving in projectile motion.
Properties of Projectile
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To fully understand projectile motion,
let us have the figure on the left. It is
very important to keep in mind that in
projectile motion, the horizontal
motion and the vertical motion are
independent of each other, meaning,
one is not influenced by the other. In
the absence of gravity, when the
cannonball is fired from the cannon
horizontally, it will follow a uniform
Source: www.physicsclassroom.com
velocity with no change in
displacement. Thus, will follow path C. However, when the cannonball is
dropped from the cannon, with the presence of gravity, it will accelerate
downward with a change in displacement. Thus, will follow path A. Combining
these vertical and horizontal motions, in projectile motion, the ball will follow
a curve path, a result between the intersection of the vertical and horizontal
components. Thus, will follow path B.
Below are the formulas you need in solving problems related to projectile
motion (LumenLearning 2019).
Initial Velocity
The initial velocity can be expressed into x component (horizontal) and
y component (vertical)
𝑣𝑖𝑥 = 𝑣 ∙ 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
𝑣𝑖𝑦 = 𝑣 ∙ 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
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In these equations, 𝑣𝑖𝑥 stands for the initial velocity of the horizontal
component, 𝑣𝑖𝑦 stands for the initial velocity of the vertical component, and 𝜃
refers to the projectile angle.
Time of Flight
The time of flight (𝑇) of the projectile motion is dependent on the initial
velocity and projectile angle. In projectile motion, (𝑇) refers to the time from
when the object is launched until it reaches the surface.
2∙𝑣𝑖𝑦 2∙𝑣∙𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 𝑚
𝑇= or 𝑇= where 𝑔 = 9.8 𝑠 2
𝑔 𝑔
Acceleration
There is no acceleration (𝑎) in the horizontal (𝑥) direction in projectile
motion. In the vertical (𝑦) direction, the acceleration (𝑎) is due to gravity
known as free fall.
𝑚
𝑎𝑥 = 0 𝑎𝑦 = −𝑔 or 𝑎𝑦 = −9.8 𝑠 2
Velocity
There is no change in horizontal velocity, thus remains constant.
However, because of constant acceleration in a vertical motion, vertical
velocity varies linearly. Therefore, at any time, 𝑡, the velocity is:
𝑣𝑥 = 𝑣 ∙ 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
𝑣𝑥 = 𝑣 ∙ 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 − 𝑔 ∙ 𝑡
2
𝑣 = √(𝑣𝑥 )2 + (𝑣𝑦 )
Displacement
At time 𝑡, the displacement is:
Trajectory
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Maximum Height
The maximum height is reached when the vertical velocity (𝑣𝑦 ) is equal
to zero, i.e. 𝑣𝑦 = 0. Hence, the time it will take for an object to reach its
maximum height when launched is
𝑣 ∙ 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
𝑡ℎ =
𝑔
where 𝑡ℎ refers to the time it takes to reach maximum height.
Range
The range is the horizontal displacement of the projectile or the
horizontal distance traveled by the projectile after total time and depends on
the initial velocity of the object.
𝑣 2 ∙ 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝜃
𝑅=
𝑔
Problem Solving
1. During a tennis match, the ball was hit from a level ground at an angle of 70°
from the horizontal with an initial velocity of 6.5 m/s. Neglecting air resistance:
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Solution:
𝑣 2 ∙𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃 (6.5𝑚/𝑠)2 ∙(𝑆𝑖𝑛70)2 (42.25𝑚2 /𝑠2)∙(0.88) 37.18𝑚2 /𝑠2
a. ℎ = 2∙𝑔
= 2(9.8𝑚/𝑠2 )
= 19.6𝑚/𝑠 2
= 19.6𝑚/𝑠 2
= 𝟏. 𝟗𝟎 𝒎
Answer:
a. The maximum height attained by the tennis ball was 1.90 meters.
b. The ball took 1.25 seconds before landing on the ground.
c. The ball traveled 3.41 meters before hitting the ground.
2. In a volleyball match, one player slammed the ball inside the opponent’s
court to score a point. The ball then bounces back leaving the ground with a
velocity of 7 𝑚/𝑠 at an angle of 80° above the horizontal before it landed outside
the court.
a. How long did it take the ball to land outside the court from the
moment that it bounced back?
b. How high did the ball reach after it bounced back?
c. How far was the ball from its starting point (moment of bouncing
back) to the outside court?
d. How fast was the ball when it hit the outside court?
7𝑚
c. 𝑥 = 𝑣 ∙ 𝑡 ∙ 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 = ( ) (1.4𝑠)(𝐶𝑜𝑠80) = (9.8 𝑚)(0.17) = 𝟏. 𝟔𝟕 𝒎
𝑠
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d. The initial velocity and the final velocity in a projectile are equal.
So 𝑣𝑓 = −7 𝑚/𝑠. The negative sign indicates an opposite direction.
Answer:
a. The ball took 1.4 𝑠 to land outside the court from the moment it bounced
back
b. The maximum height attained by the ball was 2.43 𝑚
c. The ball traveled 1.67 𝑚 before hitting the outside court.
d. The final velocity of the ball was −7 𝑚/𝑠
V. Activities
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Activity # 2: Investigation
A cannonball was fired from a cannon and the trajectory is shown below.
Investigate the movement of the projectile given a constant initial velocity of
18𝑚/𝑠 and varying angles of release (80°, 70°, 60°, 50°, 40°, 20°). Complete the
table, answer the questions, and write your conclusion.
80°
70°
60°
50°
40°
30°
Source: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/projectile-motion
80 18 m/s
70 18 m/s
60 18 m/s
50 18 m/s
40 18 m/s
30 18 m/s
Answer the following questions using the computed data in the table.
Questions
1. What do 60° & 30° angle have in common?
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3. Continuing the pattern, where would the cannonball land at
20° & 10° angle?
4. Neglecting air resistance, what angle is needed for the cannonball to:
Conclusion
Based on the data above, what conclusion can you draw given a projectile
with varying angles of release and a constant initial velocity?
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c. How far did the ball travel before hitting the ground?
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2. A golf ball was hit at an angle of 30° above the horizontal with an initial
velocity of 5 𝑚/𝑠.
a. How far was the ball from its starting point?
c. What was the ball’s maximum height before hitting the ground?
d. How long will it take the golf ball to travel a horizontal distance of
2.4 𝑚?
e. At what angle must the golfer hit the golf ball to attain a maximum
height of 0.5 𝑚?
f. What must be the ball’s initial velocity if it has to travel a total time
of 0.8 𝑠?
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Activity # 5: Photo Essay
In three to five sentences, tell something about the picture and discuss its relation
to projectile motion.
Source: www.indianexpress.com
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VI. Assessment
Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each
number.
_____ 2. What is its velocity when it returned to the elevation from where it
was thrown?
A. −9.8 𝑚/𝑠 2 C. 10 𝑚/𝑠 2
B. −10 𝑚/𝑠 2 D. Cannot be determined
_____6. This refers to the motion of objects moving in two dimensions under
the influence of gravity alone?
A. Trajectory C. Acceleration
B. Projectile Motion D. Velocity
_____7. How do you compare the initial and final velocity of an object launched
at an angle?
A. Opposite C. Unequal
B. Equal and Opposite D. Cannot be determined
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_____8. The initial velocity of Manuel playing luksong tinik has horizontal and
vertical components that are equal in magnitude. What angle does his
velocity make with the horizontal?
A. 30° C. 60°
B. 45° D. 90°
_____9. A sepak takraw that is kicked from a height of two meters follows a
path that is ___________.
A. circular C. hyperbolic
B. linear D. parabolic
_____10. A goalie made three soccer punts at 70°, 50°, and 30° with varying
speeds—all reaching the same maximum heights. Which statement
is correct?
A. All punts have the same hang time
B. The punt at 70° has the longest hang time
C. The punt at 50° has the longest hang time
D. The punt at 30° has the longest hang time
_____12. A bullet is fired horizontally from a gun. At the same time and from
the same height, a bullet is dropped. If we neglect the effects of air
resistance, how will the time the two bullets spend in the air
compare?
A. the bullet that is fired will spend less time in the air, hitting
the ground first.
B. both bullets will spend the same amount of time in the air,
hitting at the same time.
C. the bullet that is fired will spend longer in the air, hitting
the ground after the dropped bullet.
D. there is not enough information to determine this.
_____13. Batang Pinoy athlete from your school throws a javelin, always at the
same speed, at four different angles (30°, 40°, 60°, 80°) above the
horizontal. Which two throws cause the javelin to land the same
distance?
A. 30° & 80° C. 30° & 60°
B. 40° & 80° D. 40° & 60°
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_____14. Neglecting air resistance, what are the horizontal and vertical
accelerations of a projectile when it reaches its maximum height
launched at an angle?
A. The horizontal and vertical acceleration are both zero.
B. The horizontal acceleration is zero and the vertical
acceleration is 9.8 𝑚/𝑠 2
C. The horizontal acceleration is 9.8 𝑚/𝑠 2 and the vertical
acceleration is zero.
D. The horizontal and vertical acceleration are both 9.8 𝑚/𝑠 2
_____15. An arrow is shot into the air at some angle, with initial horizontal
velocities (𝑣𝑥 ) and initial velocity (𝑣𝑦 ). At the very top of the arrow’s
path, what is its velocity in the vertical direction?
A. (𝑣𝑦 ) C. zero
B. greater than (𝑣𝑦 ) D. less than (𝑣𝑦 )
_____16. Neglecting air resistance, the angle at which a projectile reaches the
farthest is____________.
A. 30° C. 60°
B. 45° D. 90°
_____17. An arrow is shot into the air at some angle, with initial horizontal
velocities (𝑣𝑥 ) and initial velocity (𝑣𝑦 ). At the very top of the arrow’s
path, what is its velocity in the vertical direction?
A. (𝑣𝑥 ) C. zero
B. greater than (𝑣𝑥 ) D. less than (𝑣𝑥 )
_____18. How fast is the ball moving when it reaches the highest point in its
trajectory?
A. 125 𝑚/𝑠 C. 150 𝑚/𝑠
B. 200 𝑚/𝑠 D. 250 𝑚/𝑠
_____19. How fast is the ball moving just before striking the ground?
A. 125 𝑚/𝑠 C. 150 𝑚/𝑠
B. 200 𝑚/𝑠 D. 250 𝑚/𝑠
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_____20. An archer uses a bow to fire two similar arrows with the same string
force. One arrow is fired at an angle of 60° with the horizontal, and
the other is fired at an angle of 45° with the horizontal. Compared to
the arrow fired at 60°, the arrow fired at 45° has a ________________.
A. longer flight time and longer horizontal range
B. shorter flight time and longer horizontal range
C. shorter flight time and shorter horizontal range
D. longer flight time and shorter horizontal range
VII. Reflection
Is projectile motion useful in solving criminal cases that involve guns? Share
your thoughts.
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VIII. References
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1. A
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. D
10. A
11. B
12. C
13. C
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. D
20. A
Assessment
1a. 3.13 s
1b. 11.98 m
1c. 40.24 m
1d. Angle must be at 45°
Answers may 2a. 2.21 m 2b. 0.51 s
Answers may
vary 2c. 0.32 m 2d. 0.55 s
vary
2e. 38.76° 2f. 8.82 m/s
Activity 5 Activity 4 Activity 3
1. same horizontal range
2. same horizontal range
3. same with 70° & 80°
4a. as it approaches 90°
4b. 45° 1. P
4c. as it approaches 90° 2. P
Conclusion: answers may vary, but check for the 3. P
correctness 4. M
5. N
6. P
7. P
8. N
9. N
10. P
Activity 2 Activity 1
IX. Answer Key
X. Development Team
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