Projectile Motion

Topics

• Projectile Motion
• Angle
• Initial Speed
• Mass
• Air Resistance

Description

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.

Sample Learning Goals

• Predict how varying initial conditions affect 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.