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Determining the Components of a Vector
The task of determining the amount of influence of a single vector in a given…
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Resolution of Forces
Earlier we studied, the method of resolving a vector into its components was thoroughly discussed. During…
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Forces in Two Dimensions
Addition of Forces We studied the use of Newton's second law and free-body diagrams to…
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Solving Projectile Problems
To illustrate the usefulness of the above equations in making predictions about the motion of…
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Equations for the Horizontal Motion of a Projectile
The above equations work well for motion in one-dimension, but a projectile is usually moving…
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Determination of the Peak Height
A non-horizontally launched projectile with an initial vertical velocity of 39.2 m/s will reach its…
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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…
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Determining the Components of a Velocity Vector
Earlier in this unit, the method of vector resolution was discussed. Vector resolution is the…
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Initial Velocity Components
It has already been stated and thoroughly discussed that the horizontal and vertical motions of…
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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…