Projectiles

Projectiles Quiz

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  1. 1. A ball is projected at 30 m s−130\ \text{m s}^{-1} at 60∘60^\circ above the horizontal. What is its horizontal velocity component?

    • A. 15 m s−115\ \text{m s}^{-1}
    • B. 26.0 m s−126.0\ \text{m s}^{-1}
    • C. 30 m s−130\ \text{m s}^{-1}
    • D. 17.3 m s−117.3\ \text{m s}^{-1}

  2. 2. A particle has initial vertical velocity 14.7 m s−114.7\ \text{m s}^{-1} upwards. How long does it take to reach its highest point?

    • A. 3.03.0 s
    • B. 1.51.5 s
    • C. 0.670.67 s
    • D. 14.714.7 s

  3. 3. The initial vertical velocity is 19.6 m s−119.6\ \text{m s}^{-1} upwards. Find the greatest height above the launch point.

    • A. 9.89.8 m
    • B. 39.239.2 m
    • C. 19.619.6 m
    • D. 4.04.0 m

  4. 4. Which statement is true at the highest point of a projectile's path?

    • A. Its speed is zero
    • B. Its acceleration is zero
    • C. Its horizontal velocity is zero
    • D. Its vertical velocity is zero

  5. 5. A stone is thrown horizontally at 10 m s−110\ \text{m s}^{-1} from a height of 4.94.9 m. How far horizontally does it travel before landing?

    • A. 55 m
    • B. 1010 m
    • C. 2020 m
    • D. 4.94.9 m

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