Projectile motion is the motion of an object through the air or space under the influence of gravity. It can be described as the combination of horizontal motion and vertical motion.
The factors that affect projectile motion include the initial velocity, angle of launch, air resistance, and the force of gravity. These factors determine the trajectory and landing point of the projectile.
The range of a projectile can be calculated using the equation: R = (V^2 * sin(2θ))/g, where R is the range, V is the initial velocity, θ is the angle of launch, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2).
Yes, a projectile can have a negative range if it is launched at an angle greater than 90 degrees. In this case, the projectile will travel backwards and have a negative range.
Air resistance or drag can affect the trajectory and range of a projectile by slowing it down and altering its path. This is why objects with a larger surface area, such as feathers, tend to fall slower than objects with a smaller surface area, such as a ball.