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    Projectile Motion Activity Sheet

    Objective: At the end of this activity the student should be able to:
     To understand the principles of projectile motion by exploring how initial
    speed, angle, and other factors affect the trajectory of a projectile.
     To explore the effects of gravity, analyzing specific points of the trajectory,
    and considering the implications of different launch conditions.

    A. Access the Simulation


    1. Access the simulation by opening PhET Projectile Motion simulation:
    https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/projectile-motion/latest/projectile-
    motion_all.html
    2. Explore the simulation (LAB) by familiarizing yourself with the controls and
    options. Try to launch different projectiles with different initial settings.
    3. Set gravity to Earth's default value (9.8 m/s²) and disable air resistance.

    B. Identifying Key Points on the Trajectory


    1. Launch the projectile at 45° with an initial speed of 20 m/s.
    Question 1: Identify and mark the following on the trajectory: Point of
    maximum height (apex) and the point where the projectile hits the
    ground.
    Question 2: Describe the behavior of the horizontal and vertical
    components of velocity during the projectile's flight.
    Question 3: What happens to the vertical and horizontal velocity at the
    highest point of the trajectory?

    C. Laboratory Proper
    SETUP A: Effect of Angle on Range
    Set the initial speed to 20 m/s. Launch the projectile at the following angles:
    30°, 45°, and 60°.
    Question 4: Which angle resulted in the farthest range?
    Question 5: How does changing the angle affect the range of the
    projectile?

    SETUP B: Effect of Initial Speed on Range


    Set the launch angle to 45°.Launch the projectile at the following initial
    speeds: 10 m/s, 20 m/s, 30 m/s.
    Question 6: How does increasing the initial speed affect the range of
    the projectile?
    Question 7: Is the relationship between initial speed and range linear
    or non-linear?

    SETUP C: Effect of Mass on Projectile Motion


    Set the initial speed to 15 m/s and the launch angle to 45°.Try launching
    projectiles with different masses.
    Question 8: Does changing the mass of the projectile affect its
    trajectory or range? Why or why not?
    SETUP D: Air Resistance
    Turn on air resistance in the simulation. Launch the projectile with the initial
    speed of 20 m/s and the launch angle of 45°.
    Question 9: How does air resistance change the path of the projectile?
    Question 10: Compare the range and maximum height of the projectile
    with and without air resistance.

    SETUP E: Examining the Effect of Launch Height:


    Set the initial speed to 20 m/s and the launch angle to 45°. Change the
    launch height to 10 meters and observe the trajectory.
    Question 11: How does increasing the launch height affect the range
    and the shape of the trajectory?
    Question 12: If a projectile is launched from a height, what happens to
    the time of flight compared to when it’s launched from the ground?

    SETUP F: Exploring Different Gravity Environments


    Change the gravitational field to that of the Moon (1.6 m/s²). Launch the
    projectile at a 45° angle with an initial speed of 20 m/s.
    Question 13: Compare the range and time of flight of the projectile
    under Moon’s gravity to that on Earth.
    Question 14: How does the weaker gravitational field affect the
    maximum height of the projectile?

    CHALLENGE!!!
    15. Try to hit a specific target in the simulation by adjusting the initial speed and
    angle. Record your successful settings. Take a screenshot.

    Stay safe and dry!

    Prepared by:

    KATE E. LAPID
    Special Science Teacher I

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