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Resolution of Forces
Earlier we studied, the method of resolving a vector into its components was thoroughly discussed. During that lesson, it was said…
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Engineering Physics 10 min read
Forces in Two Dimensions
Addition of Forces We studied the use of Newton’s second law and free-body diagrams to determine the net force and…
Engineering Physics 6 min read
Solving Projectile Problems
To illustrate the usefulness of the above equations in making predictions about the motion of a projectile, consider the solution…
Engineering Physics 3 min read
Equations for the Horizontal Motion of a Projectile
The above equations work well for motion in one-dimension, but a projectile is usually moving in two dimensions – both…
Engineering Physics 4 min read
Determination of the Peak Height
A non-horizontally launched projectile with an initial vertical velocity of 39.2 m/s will reach its peak in 4 seconds. The…
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Determination of the Time of Flight
The time for a projectile to rise vertically to its peak (as well as the time to fall from the…
Engineering Physics 3 min read
Determining the Components of a Velocity Vector
Earlier in this unit, the method of vector resolution was discussed. Vector resolution is the method of taking a single…
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Initial Velocity Components
It has already been stated and thoroughly discussed that the horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile are independent of…
Engineering Physics 7 min read
Describing Projectiles With Numbers: (Horizontal and Vertical Displacement)
The previous diagrams, tables, and discussion pertain to how the horizontal and vertical components of the velocity vector change with time during…
Engineering Physics 6 min read
Describing Projectiles With Numbers: (Horizontal and Vertical Velocity)
So far in Lesson 2 you have learned the following conceptual notions about projectiles. · A projectile is any object upon…