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Title A Projectile Motion-Introduction (Inquiry Based)
Description The students will use the simulation to learn the goals through an inquiry approach. Learning Goal: Students will be able to: Predict how varying initial conditions effect a projectile path, Use reasoning to explain the predictions, Explain projectile motion terms in their own words, and Describe why using the simulation is a good method for studying projectiles. In 2020, a Remote Lab version of this lesson was added.
Subject Physics
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Lab, Multiple-Choice Concept Questions, Remote Learning
Duration 60 minutes
Answers Included Yes
Language English
Keywords Motion, air resistance, height, math, parabola, phet activity, projectile, quadratic, range
Simulation(s) Projectile Motion (HTML5), Gerak Peluru (Gerak Parabola)


Author(s) Trish Loeblein
School / Organization PhET CU Boulder
Date submitted 05/09/01
Date updated 22/11/02