National Science Foundation
Excellence Center of Science and Mathematics Education at King Saud University
Projectile Motion
Blast a Buick out of a cannon! Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects. Set the angle, initial speed, and mass. Add air resistance. Make a game out of this simulation by trying to hit a target.
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Main Topics
- Projectile motion
- Angle
- Initial speed
- Mass
- Air resistance
Related Topics
- Projectile Motion, Motion, Gravity, Velocity, Position, Acceleration, Mass, Air Resistance, Kinematics
Sample Learning Goals
- Predict how varying initial conditions effect a projectile path(various objects, angles, initial speed, mass, diameter, initial height, with and without air resistance).
- Use reasoning to explain the predictions.
- Explain common projectile motion terms in their own words. (launch angle, initial speed, initial height, range, final height, time).
- Describe why using the simulation is a good method for studying projectiles.
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Software Requirements
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Macromedia Flash 8 or later |
OS 10.4.11 or later Macromedia Flash 8 or later |
Macromedia Flash 8 or later |
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