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If the only variable that is changed is mass. What equation would I use to find the distance an object travels that is shot horizontally at a velocity (v) and I would like to be able to calculate the change in velocity?
Projectile motion involving mass is the study of the motion of an object that is launched into the air and experiences the force of gravity. It takes into account the mass of the object and how it affects the trajectory of its motion.
The mass of the object affects its projectile motion because it determines the object's inertia, which is the resistance to changes in motion. Objects with larger masses have greater inertia and therefore will have different trajectories compared to objects with smaller masses when launched with the same initial velocity.
Gravity plays a critical role in projectile motion involving mass. It is the force that pulls the object towards the ground, causing it to accelerate. This acceleration due to gravity remains constant throughout the motion and affects the trajectory of the object.
Yes, the angle of launch can significantly impact the projectile motion of an object with mass. The angle of launch determines the initial velocity and direction of the object, which affects its trajectory. Depending on the angle, the object may have a longer or shorter flight time and a higher or lower peak height.
To calculate the velocity and displacement of an object in projectile motion involving mass, we can use the equations of motion. These equations take into account the initial velocity, acceleration due to gravity, and time. Alternatively, we can use vector components to break down the velocity into horizontal and vertical components and calculate them separately.