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. proof: Cliff Drop Horizontal velocity remains constant proof: Archer in the Pickup Truck proof: Archer in the Pickup Truck II proof: Archer in the Pickup Truck III Mixing X & Y Method: Soving Projectile Problems	Slides, Animations & Movies (HTML5 & QuickTime)
Range Labs	These interactive labs let you experiment with different aspects of projectile motion by allowing you to adjust angle and velocity. Self-graphing projectile Self-graphing projectile with more mathematical representations Projectile motion without graphing	Interactive Lab (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
Projectile Orbit	This lesson which is actually the end of an earlier Motion lesson, illustrates how a projectile can become an orbital motion.Adjust the initial velocity of the space shuttle and see what happens.	Animations & 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
Motion in a Plane Review	A collection of multiple choice questions providing immediate feedback.	Multiple Choice Practice