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Projectile Motion
Pongsakorn Akkho
Kayla Bicknell
Nunchima Chantanasevee
Kongkiat Charoenjarasrerk
Chachuboonporn Veerapongpradit
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INTRODUCTION
This lab experiment will be about projectile motion, which motion is an
object experience when it is thrown near the surface of the earth, causing it to
curve under the influence of gravity. We will be shooting a metal ball out of the
launcher and measuring the displacement of the angles (0°, 20°, 30°, 45°, 60°,
and 70°). The metal ball will be influenced by the launch angle, the initial speed
and the acceleration due to gravity. To find the initial velocity of the metal ball,
we will be using (t = √2Δy/ g) and (Vix1= distance/time) formula. We have come
up with a hypothesis which is if we set the launcher to 45° angle, then the metal
ball shoots the farthest.
OBJECTIVE
To study the elements of projectile motion using the projectile apparatus and its
accessories.
MATERIALS
1. Masking tape
2. Launcher
3. Carbon paper
4. Metal ball
5. Goggles
6. Note-taking materials
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PROCEDURE
Part 1
1. Check the leveling and set launcher at the horizon (0° angle). Use low
pressure possible (50-70 psi) and keep it constant throughout the
experiment. Note and record the pressure.
2. Insert a metal ball into the launcher then pump in the air using a hand
pump to the desired pressure. Press and hold the “aim” button then press
the “ Launch'' button to fire the ball. ( Make sure that no one is in front of
the firing range). Note the approximate spot where the ball hit the table
by putting masking tape on the said spot.
3. Measure the height of the launching ball (from table to the middle of
firing rod)
4. Reload and launch the ball 3 times, measure the distance from the
launcher to the landing spot. (When the ball hit the masking tape, it will
leave a black spot). Label each spot every time you shoot.
Part 2
1. Fire the projectile at the angles of 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 70° (3 trials for
each angle)
2. Record the length (range) of the landing spot
3. From the length (range) measured at various angles, determine the angle
of maximum range and highlight it in the data table.
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RESULTS
Part 1: Determine initial velocity of a projectile
1 72.6 41.96
2 74.2 42.89
3 73.8 42.65
CALCULATION
Initial velocity:
t = √2Δy Vi x1 = 72.6
g 1.73
= 41.91 cm/s
t = √2 (14.6)
9.8 Vi x2 = 74.2
1.73
t = 1.735 s = 42.89 cm/s
Vi x3 = 73.8
1.73
= 42.65 cm/s
Average Initial velocity
Vi x1 + Vi x2 + Vix3 = Average Initial velocity
(41.91 + 42.89 + 42.65) • 3 = Average Initial velocity
Average Initial velocity = 42.50 (cm/s)
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RESULTS
Part 2:
Angles
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Average
( °)
ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
All the results from the same angles get similar results. The angle with the
farthest displacement is 45°, with an average distance of 203 cm.
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CONCLUSION
In conclusion, a projectile is an object that is thrown into space by the exertion
of a force and curves due to the gravity of the Earth. It was tested that the angle
with the furthest distance is the 45° angle. If the angle is above 45°, then the
horizontal displacement will increase. But if the angle was below 45°, the
horizontal displacement will decrease.
RECOMMENDATION
To better improve this experiment, we should video record the
experiment. This assures that we know the precise location the ball lands,
without confusing it with previous trials. As well as having a steady table to hold
the launcher because the spinning chair can make the launch distance shift.
REFERENCES
What is 2D projectile motion?, Retrieved from
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/two-dimensional-motion/tw
o-dimensional-projectile-mot/a/what-is-2d-projectile-motion)
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