1. Projectile Motion
Physics 101

2. What is projectile?
Projectile -Any object which projected by some means and continues to move due to its own inertia (mass).

3. Projectiles move in TWO dimensions
Since a projectile moves in 2-dimensions, it therefore has 2 components just like a resultant vector.
Horizontal and Vertical

4. Horizontal “Velocity” Component
NEVER changes, covers equal displacements in equal time periods. This means the initial horizontal velocity equals the final horizontal velocity
In other words, the horizontal velocity is CONSTANT. BUT WHY?
Gravity DOES NOT work horizontally to increase or decrease the velocity.

5. Vertical “Velocity” Component
Changes (due to gravity), does NOT cover equal displacements in equal time periods.
Both the MAGNITUDE and DIRECTION change. As the projectile moves up the MAGNITUDE DECREASES and its direction is UPWARD. As it moves down the MAGNITUDE INCREASES and the direction is DOWNWARD.

6. Combining the Components
Together, these components produce what is called a trajectory or path. This path is parabolic in nature.
Component
Magnitude
Direction
Horizontal
Constant
Vertical
Changes

7. Horizontally Launched Projectiles
Projectiles which have NO upward trajectory and NO initial VERTICAL velocity.

8. Horizontally Launched Projectiles
To analyze a projectile in 2 dimensions we need 2 equations. One for the “x” direction and one for the “y” direction. And for this we use kinematic #2.
Remember, the velocity is CONSTANT horizontally, so that means the acceleration is ZERO!
Remember that since the projectile is launched horizontally, the INITIAL VERTICAL VELOCITY is equal to ZERO.

9. Horizontally Launched Projectiles
Example: A plane traveling with a horizontal velocity of 100 m/s is 500 m above the ground. At some point the pilot decides to drop some supplies to designated target below. (a) How long is the drop in the air? (b) How far away from point where it was launched will it land?
What do I know?
What I want to know?
vox=100 m/s
t = ?
y = 500 m
x = ?
voy= 0 m/s
g = -9.8 m/s2
1010 m
10.1 seconds

10. Angle Launched Projectiles
NO Vertical Velocity at the top of the trajectory.
Vertical Velocity decreases on the way upward
Vertical Velocity increases on the way down,
Horizontal Velocity is constant
Component
Magnitude
Direction
Horizontal
Constant
Vertical
Decreases up, top, Increases down
Changes

11. Angle Launched Projectiles
Since the projectile was launched at a angle, the velocity MUST be broken into components!!! vo
voy q
vox

12. Angle Launched Projectiles
There are several things you must consider when doing these types of projectiles besides using components. If it begins and ends at ground level, the “y” displacement is ZERO: y = 0

13. Angle Launched Projectiles
You will still use kinematic #2, but YOU MUST use COMPONENTS in the equation. vo
voy q
vox

14. Example
A place kicker kicks a football with a velocity of 20.0 m/s and at an angle of 53 degrees.
(a) How long is the ball in the air?
(b) How far away does it land?
(c) How high does it travel?
vo=20.0 m/s
q = 53

15. Example
What I know
What I want to know
vox=12.04 m/s
t = ?
voy=15.97 m/s
x = ?
y = 0
ymax=?
g = m/s/s
A place kicker kicks a football with a velocity of 20.0 m/s and at an angle of 53 degrees.
(a) How long is the ball in the air?
3.26 s

16. Example
A place kicker kicks a football with a velocity of 20.0 m/s and at an angle of 53 degrees.
(b) How far away does it land?
What I know
What I want to know
vox=12.04 m/s
t = 3.26 s
voy=15.97 m/s
x = ?
y = 0
ymax=?
g = m/s/s
39.24 m

17. Example What I know What I want to know t = 3.26 s x = 39.24 m y = 0
vox=12.04 m/s
t = 3.26 s
voy=15.97 m/s
x = m
y = 0
ymax=?
g = m/s/s
A place kicker kicks a football with a velocity of 20.0 m/s and at an angle of 53 degrees.
(c) How high does it travel?
CUT YOUR TIME IN HALF!
13.01 m

18. 3.2 Equations of Kinematics in Two Dimensions
Example 1 A Moving Spacecraft
In the x direction, the spacecraft has an initial velocity component
of +22 m/s and an acceleration of +24 m/s2. In the y direction, the
analogous quantities are +14 m/s and an acceleration of +12 m/s2.
At a time 7.0 s, find (a) x and vx, (b) y and vy, and (c) the final
velocity of the spacecraft.

19. 3.2 Equations of Kinematics in Two Dimensions
Reasoning Strategy
1. Make a drawing.
2. Decide which directions are to be called positive (+) and
negative (-).
3. Write down the values that are given for any of the five
kinematic variables associated with each direction.
4. Verify that the information contains values for at least three
of the kinematic variables. Do this for x and y. Select the
appropriate equation.
5. When the motion is divided into segments, remember that
the final velocity of one segment is the initial velocity for the next.
6. Keep in mind that there may be two possible answers to a
kinematics problem.

20. 3.2 Equations of Kinematics in Two Dimensions
Example 1 A Moving Spacecraft
In the x direction, the spacecraft has an initial velocity component
of +22 m/s and an acceleration of +24 m/s2. In the y direction, the
analogous quantities are +14 m/s and an acceleration of +12 m/s2.
Find (a) x and vx, (b) y and vy, and (c) the final velocity of the
spacecraft at time 7.0 s. x ax vx
vox t ?
+24.0 m/s2
+22 m/s
7.0 s y ay vy
voy t ?
+12.0 m/s2
+14 m/s
7.0 s

21. 3.2 Equations of Kinematics in Two Dimensionsx ax vx
vox t ?
+24.0 m/s2
+22 m/s
7.0 s

22. 3.2 Equations of Kinematics in Two Dimensionsy ay vy
voy t ?
+12.0 m/s2
+14 m/s
7.0 s

23. 3.2 Equations of Kinematics in Two Dimensions

24. 3.2 Equations of Kinematics in Two Dimensions

25. Under the influence of gravity alone, an object near the
3.3 Projectile Motion
Under the influence of gravity alone, an object near the
surface of the Earth will accelerate downwards at 9.80m/s2.

26. Example 3 A Falling Care Package
3.3 Projectile Motion
Example 3 A Falling Care Package
The airplane is moving horizontally with a constant velocity of
+115 m/s at an altitude of 1050m. Determine the time required
for the care package to hit the ground.

27. 3.3 Projectile Motion y ay vy
voy t
-1050 m
-9.80 m/s2
0 m/s ?

28. 3.3 Projectile Motion y ay vy
voy t
-1050 m
-9.80 m/s2
0 m/s ?

29. Example 4 The Velocity of the Care Package
3.3 Projectile Motion
Example 4 The Velocity of the Care Package
What are the magnitude and direction of the final velocity of
the care package?

30. 3.3 Projectile Motion y ay vy
voy t
-1050 m
-9.80 m/s2 ?
0 m/s
14.6 s

31. 3.3 Projectile Motion y ay vy
voy t
-1050 m
-9.80 m/s2 ?
0 m/s
14.6 s

32. Conceptual Example 5 I Shot a Bullet into the Air...
3.3 Projectile Motion
Conceptual Example 5 I Shot a Bullet into the Air...
Suppose you are driving a convertible with the top down.
The car is moving to the right at constant velocity. You point
a rifle straight up into the air and fire it. In the absence of air
resistance, where would the bullet land – behind you, ahead
of you, or in the barrel of the rifle?

33. Example 6 The Height of a Kickoff
3.3 Projectile Motion
Example 6 The Height of a Kickoff
A placekicker kicks a football at and angle of 40.0 degrees and
the initial speed of the ball is 22 m/s. Ignoring air resistance,
determine the maximum height that the ball attains.

34. 3.3 Projectile Motion

35. 3.3 Projectile Motion y ay vy
voy t ?
-9.80 m/s2
14 m/s

36. 3.3 Projectile Motion y ay vy
voy t ?
-9.80 m/s2
14 m/s

37. Example 7 The Time of Flight of a Kickoff
3.3 Projectile Motion
Example 7 The Time of Flight of a Kickoff
What is the time of flight between kickoff and landing?

38. 3.3 Projectile Motion y ay vy
voy t
-9.80 m/s2
14 m/s ?

39. 3.3 Projectile Motion y ay vy
voy t
-9.80 m/s2
14 m/s ?

40. Example 8 The Range of a Kickoff
3.3 Projectile Motion
Example 8 The Range of a Kickoff
Calculate the range R of the projectile.

41. Conceptual Example 10 Two Ways to Throw a Stone
3.3 Projectile Motion
Conceptual Example Two Ways to Throw a Stone
From the top of a cliff, a person throws two stones. The stones
have identical initial speeds, but stone 1 is thrown downward
at some angle above the horizontal and stone 2 is thrown at
the same angle below the horizontal. Neglecting air resistance,
which stone, if either, strikes the water with greater velocity?

42. HW#4: due Thursday
Ch3: 3, 21, 47, 63.

43. 3.4 Relative Velocity

44. Example 11 Crossing a River
3.4 Relative Velocity
Example Crossing a River
The engine of a boat drives it across a river that is 1800m wide.
The velocity of the boat relative to the water is 4.0m/s directed
perpendicular to the current. The velocity of the water relative
to the shore is 2.0m/s.
(a) What is the velocity of the
boat relative to the shore?
(b) How long does it take for
the boat to cross the river?

45. 3.4 Relative Velocity

46. 3.4 Relative Velocity