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Quarter 4 – Week 3: Projectile Motion
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Science 9, Quarter 4, Week 3
PROJECTILE MOTION

Name: ______________________________________ Section: __________

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City email address:
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 Investigate the relationship between the angle of release and the height and range
of the projectile (S9FE-Iva-35)

Learning Objectives:

After going through this learning activity sheet, the student shall be able to:

1. describe projectiles launched horizontally and solve a variety of problems

related to this projectile;
2. describe projectiles launched at an angle and solve a variety of problems related
to this projectile;
3. investigate the relationships between the projection angle, the height, the range,
and the time of travel of a projectile; and,
4. apply the concept of projectile motion in playing games or sports.

Time Allotment: 5 hours

Key Concepts:
v ix
•
A projectile launched horizontally has no
initial vertical velocity (vi). Thus, its vertical
motion is identical to that of a dropped object.
The downward velocity (vy) increases uniformly
due to gravity (ay) as shown by the vector
arrows (⇣) of increasing lengths. The horizontal
velocity (vx) is uniform as shown by the
identical horizontal vector arrows (⇢). The
velocity vector (v) at each point is in the
direction of motion and thus is tangent to the
path as represented by the solid arrows ( ).
•
The magnitude of acceleration due to gravity is - ____________________
x

2 2
9.8 m/s .Thus, ay = -9.8 m/s . Figure1. Horizontally Launched Projectile
•
The horizontal displacement or range (x) is the
distance traveled by a projectile launched horizontally is dependent on the
initial horizontal velocity and the time traveled.
•
The vertical displacement or height (y) is the height of original position from
which the projectile was launched horizontally.
•
The kinematics for a projectile launched horizontally:

Horizontal components of motion Vertical components of motion

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 x = vix t ay 2 y
vfx = vix = viy t + t2
vfy = viy + ay t vfy2
where; = viy2 + 2ay y
where;

x = horizontal displacement or range

y = vertical displacement or height
vfx = final horizontal velocity
vfy
vix = initial horizontal velocity t
= final vertical velocity viy =
= time
initial vertical velocity
ay = gravity t
= time

•
As projectile launched at an angle and moves through the air:

o The horizontal component of velocity (vx) remains constant due to the

absence of horizontal forces.
o The vertical components of velocity vector (vy) is changing.
o An upward positive vertical velocity component that is decreasing in
magnitude until it becomes zero at the top of the trajectory (therefore it
no longer goes up any further). But, because gravity makes it accelerates
downward, (therefore it stays at rest only for an instant) it will start to
descend with an increasing negative vertical velocity until it stopped by
something.
o The horizontal displacement or range (x) is the distance traveled of the
projectile launched at an angle within a given period of time.
o The vertical displacement (y) is the height of where the projectile
launched at an angle stays at rest in the air for an instant before
descending. The time in this instance is half of the total time traveled by
the projectile. The velocity in this instance becomes zero.
Figure 2. Projectile Launched at an Angle.
o The initial velocity (v) of the projectile launched at an angle has both a
horizontal and a vertical component. Horizontal velocity component (vx)
describes the influence of the velocity in displacing the projectile
v
horizontally. The vertical velocity y (vy) describes the influence of the
velocity in displacing the projectile vertically. (Note: In this learning sheet,
consider that vx = vix = vfx)
o Initial horizontal velocity (vix) is equal to the final horizontal velocity (vfx),
since the horizontal velocity of a projectile vx will always be constant
because there is no horizontal acceleration. While, the magnitude of the
initial vertical velocity (viy) is equal to the final vertical velocity (vfy), but
the (vfy) will take a negative sign since the direction of the motion is
downward.
o Since, the motion starts from an angle, finding the magnitude of the
initial velocity can be done using trigonometry.

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City email address:
stephen.rosales@deped.gov.ph
 vy

vx

•
The kinematics for projectile launched at an angle:

Horizontal components of motion Vertical components of motion

x = vix t ay t 2 y
vfx = vix = viy t +
2
vfy = viy + ay t vfy2
where; = viy2 + 2ay y
where;
x = horizontal displacement or range
y = vertical displacement or height
vfx = final horizontal velocity
vix = initial horizontal velocity
t = time vfy = final vertical velocity viy
= initial vertical velocity
ay = gravity t
= time

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City email address:
stephen.rosales@deped.gov.ph
Activity 1. Horizontally Launched Projectiles
Objective: Describe projectiles launched horizontally and solve a variety of problems
related to this projectile. What you need: pen and paper What to do:
Part A.
1.) Complete the diagram below by supplementing the appropriate symbols used in
determining the components of the projectile. Symbols are in the box.

Figure 3. Horizontally Launched Projectile Diagram

2.) Give the correct term of the component for each symbol in the table and describe each.

Symbol Name/Term Description

v
vx
vy
y
x
t
ay

Guide Questions:

1. What do the arrows facing downward represent? What have you observed
with the length of these arrows? What does it suggest?
___________________________________________________________________________

2. What do the arrows facing to the right represent? What have you observed
with the length of these arrows? What does it suggest?
__________________________________________________________________________

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City email address:
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 3. Why does a projectile launched horizontally descend?
___________________________________________________________________________

4. Give an example of a projectile launched horizontally and describe its

motion.
___________________________________________________________________________

Scoring Rubric for Activity 1. Guide Question 1-4.

3 2 1
Explanations are Explanations are Explanations are
conceptually correct conceptually correct conceptually
and complete. and incomplete. incorrect.

Part B. Problem Solving

Study the sample problem.

A pool ball leaves a 0.60-meter-high table with an initial horizontal velocity of 2.4 m/s.
Predict the time required for the pool ball to fall to the ground and the range between the
table’s edge and the ball’s landing location. Given:
Horizontal Dimension Vertical Dimension
x=? y = -0.60 m (the y magnitude takes a negative sign
since it is below the point of release)
vix = 2.4 m/s viy = 0
ay = -9.8 m/s2
Using the equation y = viyt + 2 t , we will be able to determine the time required for the
a y 2

pool ball to fall to the ground. By substituting the known values, the equation takes the form
of

− 0.60 m = (0) t + t2 (the first term on the right side becomes zero)

-0.60 m = (-4.9 m/s2) t2 (divide both sides by -4.9 m/s2)

-0.60 m = (-4.9 m/s2) t2

-4.9 m/s2 -4.9 m/s2

0.122 s2 = t2 (take the square root of both sides of the equation)

t = 0.349 s
following the rules of significant figures when giving the final answer, thus t = 0.35
s.

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

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 The time has been determined. The equation x = vix t can be used to determine the
horizontal displacement or range between the edge of the table and the landing location of
the ball.

x = (2.4 m/s) (0.35 s) x = 0.84 m

Therefore, the pool ball is in the air for 0.35 second and lands a range of 0.84 m from
the edge of the pool table to the landing location of the ball.

Solve This!

1. A soccer ball is kicked horizontally of a 22-meter-high hill and lands 35

meters from the edge of the hill. Determine the total time traveled and initial horizontal
velocity of the soccer ball.

2. A wooden box is thrown from the top of a 10-meter-high building with an

initial horizontal velocity of 5 m/s. Determine the total time traveled and the range from
the edge of the building to the landing location of the wooden box.
Activity 2. Projectiles Launched at an Angle
Objective: Describe projectiles launched at an angle and solve a variety of problems
related to this projectile.
What you need: pen and paper What
to do:
Part A. Study the diagram below and answer the following questions.

Figure 4. Projectile Launched at an Angle

Guide Questions:

1. What do the arrows facing to the right represent? What have you observed
with the length of these arrows? What does it suggest?
___________________________________________________________________________

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City email address:
stephen.rosales@deped.gov.ph
 2. What do the arrows facing upward represent? What have you observed with
the length of these arrows? What does it suggest?
___________________________________________________________________________

3. What do the arrows facing downward represent? What have you observed
with the length of these arrows? What does it suggest?
___________________________________________________________________________

4. What happens to the velocity of a projectile when it reaches the maximum

height? Why?
___________________________________________________________________________

5. Describe the trajectory of the projectile. Why does it have such path?
_____________________________________________________________________

Scoring Rubric for Activity 2. Guide Questions 1-5.

3 2 1
Explanations are Explanations are Explanations are
conceptually correct conceptually correct conceptually
and complete. and incomplete. incorrect.

Part B. Problem Solving Study

the problem.

A football is kicked with an initial velocity of 25 m/s at an angle of 45° with the
horizontal. Determine the time of flight, the horizontal displacement, and the height
reached of the football.
With the given initial velocity of 25 m/s, let’s solve for the initial horizontal velocity
and the initial vertical velocity using trigonometry.

Initial Horizontal Velocity: viy = vi

sin 𝜽 viy =
vix = vi cos 𝜽 25 m/s
vix = 25 m/s (cos 45°) (sin 45°)
viy = 25
vix = 25m/s (
m/s ( viy
= 25 m/s
vix = 25 m/s (0.707)
(0.707)
Initial Vertical Velocity:
vix = 1It happens that the v8 m/s ix and viy values are the same as viy = 18 m/s will always
be the case when
the angle is 45 °

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City email address:
stephen.rosales@deped.gov.ph
Given:
Horizontal Dimension Vertical Dimension

v = 25 m/s v = 25 m/s

x=? y=?

vix = 18 m/s viy = 18m/s

vfx = 18 m/s vfy = -18 m/s

ay = -9.8 m/s2

t=?
By using the equation vfy = viy + ay t, the time of flight of the projectile can be
determined. Substitute the known values to the equation,

-18 m/s = 18 m/s + (-9.8 m/s2) t (subtract 18 m/s both sides of the equation)

-36 m/s = (-9.8 m/s2) t (divide both sides by -9.8 m/s2)

t = 3.67 s

following the rules of significant figures when giving the final answer, thus t = 3.7 s

The time has been determined, we can now use the equation x = vixt to determine the
range of the projectile from where it was launched to the landing location. Substitute the
known values to the equation,

x = (18 m/s)(3.7 s)

x = 66.6 m (the range is 66.6 m)

For the last problem, let’s determine the height of the projectile at its peak. Remember, that
the height can be determined at the moment when the projectile stops in the air before
falling to the ground. The time at this instance is half of the total time of flight of the
projectile, thus the half of the total time 3.7 seconds is 1.85 seconds. Substitute the known
values to the
2
ay ,
equation y = v iyt + 2t

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City email address:
stephen.rosales@deped.gov.ph
 −9.8 m/s y = (18
2

m/s)(1.85 s) + (1.85 s)2

2
y = 33.3 m + (-4.9 m/s )(3.4225 s2) y = 33.3 m + (- 16.77025
2

m) y = -16.52975 m y = -17 m

Therefore, the football was able to reach the highest peak of 17 meters and it
reached a range of 66.8 meters within 3.7 seconds.

Solve This!

1. A ball is kicked from the ground with an initial velocity of 12 m/s at an angle
of 28° above the horizontal. Determine the time of flight, the horizontal distance,
and the height reached by the ball.

2. A rock is launched with an initial velocity of 60 m/s at a certain angle above

horizontal reaching a horizontal distance of 200 meters. Determine the launching
angle and time of flight.

Activity 3. Let’s Investigate!

Objective: Investigate the relationships between the projection angle, the height,
the range, and the time of travel of a projectile.
What you need: pen and paper.
What to do: Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follows.

Figure 5 . Sample trajectory of projectiles in certain launching angles. (Source: highcharts.com )

Guide Questions:

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City email address:
stephen.rosales@deped.gov.ph
 1. Which projectile has the longest range? What is the launching angle of this
projectile?
___________________________________________________________________________

2. Which projectiles have the same range? What have you observed with their
angles? What does it suggest?
___________________________________________________________________________

3. At what angle will the projectile have the highest peak? Lowest peak? What
does it suggest?
___________________________________________________________________________

4. At what angle will the projectile have the shortest time of flight? Longest time
of flight? What does it suggest?
___________________________________________________________________________

Scoring Rubric for Activity 3. Guide Questions 1-4.

3 2 1
Explanations are Explanations are Explanations are
conceptually correct conceptually correct conceptually
and complete. and incomplete. incorrect.

Reflection

You learned about projectiles today and your friends want to learn it too in a fun
way. So, you decided to play games with them as you teach them about projectiles.
Which games or sports will you choose as a way to teach your friends about
projectiles? How will you do it?

Rubrics for scoring:

Points Description
Practical application is scientifically explained consistent
3
to the concepts, and has no misconception.
Practical application is scientifically explained
2 consistent to the concepts, but with minimal
misconception.
Practical application is explained consistent to the concepts,
1
but with misconceptions.
0 No discussion.

Author: Stephen Laurence C. Rosales

School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City email address:
stephen.rosales@deped.gov.ph
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Alvarez, Liza A, et.al. 2014. Science - Grade 9. Pasig City: Department of Education.

“Initial Velocity Components.” the Physics Classroom. Accessed March 2, 2021.

https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/vectors/Lesson-2/Initial-Velocity-Components

“Non-Horizontally Launched Projectile Problems.” the Physics Classroom. Accessed March

1, 2021. https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/vectors/u3l2f.cfm

“Horizontally Launched Projectile Problems.” the Physics Classroom. Accessed March 1,

2021. https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/vectors/Lesson-
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“Projectile Motion.” Fowler, Michael. Fowler’s Physics Applets. Accessed March 5, 2021.
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tion_to_Problem_4

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Answer Key

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Answer Key
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