I am trying to find information about how the angel a projectile is launched affects the distance of travel. I am trying to "Gather Information" for my project, but cannot find elementary level facts.
Levi S.
Trajectory
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- Project Question: How does the angle of a projectile affect the distance traveled? We have searched but cannot find elementary information on this subject. The plan is to shoot arrows at various angles and measure the distance traveled. We are trying to "gather information" to fulfill the Scientific Method.
- Project Due Date: 4/7/08
- Project Status: I am conducting my research
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Re: Trajectory
Hi,
Here is a website that looks good to answer your questions:
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/traj.html
For additional information, try searching Google for “trajectory equations” or similar topics.
Good luck with the project. This a historically important topic that was much studied by military folks.
Best regards,
Barrett Tomlinson
Here is a website that looks good to answer your questions:
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/traj.html
For additional information, try searching Google for “trajectory equations” or similar topics.
Good luck with the project. This a historically important topic that was much studied by military folks.
Best regards,
Barrett Tomlinson
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- Posts: 4
- Joined: Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:44 pm
- Occupation: Student
- Project Question: How does the angle of a projectile affect the distance traveled? We have searched but cannot find elementary information on this subject. The plan is to shoot arrows at various angles and measure the distance traveled. We are trying to "gather information" to fulfill the Scientific Method.
- Project Due Date: 4/7/08
- Project Status: I am conducting my research
Re: Trajectory
Levi S. wrote:I am trying to find information about how the angel a projectile is launched affects the distance of travel. I am trying to "Gather Information" for my project, but cannot find elementary level facts.
Levi S.
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- Posts: 4
- Joined: Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:44 pm
- Occupation: Student
- Project Question: How does the angle of a projectile affect the distance traveled? We have searched but cannot find elementary information on this subject. The plan is to shoot arrows at various angles and measure the distance traveled. We are trying to "gather information" to fulfill the Scientific Method.
- Project Due Date: 4/7/08
- Project Status: I am conducting my research
Re: Trajectory I need information and FAST!!!!!
I'm looking for deminstrations and information on projectiles and trajectory but can not find elemtory facts. I'm not looking for equations, just information. I need info. FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Trajectory
Hi Levi S,
For general demonstrations on projectile trajectories, try an online search for "projectile trajectory demonstration" or "trajectory demonstration" or some other similar terms. There are many web pages with general information that might be helpful to you. A physics textbook would also be helpful if you can find one that is suitable for your grade level. If you have some more specific questions about how to carry out your experiment, please don't hesitate to ask!
Good luck,
Chris
For general demonstrations on projectile trajectories, try an online search for "projectile trajectory demonstration" or "trajectory demonstration" or some other similar terms. There are many web pages with general information that might be helpful to you. A physics textbook would also be helpful if you can find one that is suitable for your grade level. If you have some more specific questions about how to carry out your experiment, please don't hesitate to ask!
Good luck,
Chris