Lessons on Projectile Motion
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Projectile Motion |
This introductory lesson addresses the basic concept of projectile motion and offers tips on where to begin solving projectile motion problems. | Slides, Animations & Movies (Flash & QuickTime) |
| Golf Range Lab | This interactive lab lets you experiment with different aspects of projectile motion by allowing you to adjust angle and velocity. This lab was created by Raman Pfaff. |
Interactive Lab (Shockwave) |
| 2-D Motion Lessons | This site contains an entire collection of lessons on 2-D kinematics (motion in a plane). | Pictures and Explanations (not local) |
| Projectiles from an Airplane (the drop) |
This lesson examines the concepts of projectile motion as it applies to the motion of a package dropped from an airplane. | Movie & Explanation |
| Projectiles Off A Cliff |
This lesson examines the concepts of projectile motion as it applies to an object being shot or driving horizontally off a cliff. | Movie & Explanation |
| The Effect of Air Friction on a Projectile |
This lesson looks at how air friction effects the motion of a projectile. | Movie & Explanation |
| The Monkey and the Gun (classic) |
This lesson examines the classic physics problem of the monkey and the hunter. | Movie & Explanation |
| Center of Mass Motion |
This examines the center of mass of a thrown object not rotating then a thrown object rotating. | Movie & Explanation |
| Projectile Motion Calculator |
This is a handy tool for checking any projectile motion problem. Enter some conditions and up pops the range and several other useful pieces of information. | Calculator Tool (ShockWave) |
| Motion in a Plane Review |
A collection of multiple choice questions providing immediate feedback. | Multiple Choice Practice |
