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Project On Projectile Motion

This document summarizes a 12th grade physics student Rahul's project on the factors affecting the range of a projectile. It was conducted under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Sandeep Kaur at Prabhu Dayal Public School. The project studied how the angle of projection, projection velocity, and relative height of projection influence the range and maximum height of a projectile by conducting experiments with a rubber band projectile launch system. Key results were that the optimal angle of projection to maximize range is 45 degrees when the initial height is zero, and is less than 45 degrees when the initial height is above the landing point.

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Project On Projectile Motion

This document summarizes a 12th grade physics student Rahul's project on the factors affecting the range of a projectile. It was conducted under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Sandeep Kaur at Prabhu Dayal Public School. The project studied how the angle of projection, projection velocity, and relative height of projection influence the range and maximum height of a projectile by conducting experiments with a rubber band projectile launch system. Key results were that the optimal angle of projection to maximize range is 45 degrees when the initial height is zero, and is less than 45 degrees when the initial height is above the landing point.

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Physics Project

Name
Class

:- RAHUL
:- Xll - A

Roll No. :-

This is to certify that the project entitled


"FACTORS AFFECTING THE RANGE OF PROJECTILE"

submitted by Rahul of class 12th - A in partial


fulfillment for the project in 'PHYSICS' at
'Prabhu Dayal Public school' is an authentic work
carried out by him under my supervision and
guidance.

...................................
Mrs. Sandeep Kaur
(Signature)

Taken this opportunity to express my


respect and gratitude to my esteemed guide
Mrs. Sandeep Kaur for her valuable guidance
in making this project a reality. I am thankful
to her for her constant support and
encouragement and valuable supervision,
guidance and encouragement throughout ths
project completion period.

Objective
Apparatus
Theory
Procedure
Observations
Precautions
Conclusion
Result

Objective
TO STUDY THE
FACTORS AFFECTING
RANGE AND HEIGHT
OF PROJECTILE.

Apparatus Required

All Pins
Projectile Stand
Protractor
100 cm long scale

What is a projectile?
A body in free fall that is subject only to
the forces of gravity and air resistance.
Motion of bodies flung into the air.
Occurs in many activities, such as baseball,
diving, figure skating, basketball, golf, and
volleyball.
A special case of linear kinematics.

Factors Affecting
The Range Of Projectile
a) Angle of projection
b) Projection velocity
c) Relative Height of Projection

Factors Influencing Projectile


Trajectory
Trajectory shape dependent on angle
of projection in absence of air
resistance.
If angle perfectly vertical, trajectory
also vertical.
If angle oblique, trajectory is parabolic.
If angle horizontal, trajectory is half
parabola.

Maximum height
(m)

5
4
3
2

0 1 2 3 4 5
(distance)
1 6 Range
7
8
9 10 11
(m)
0

This scaled diagram shows the size and


shape of trajectories for an object
projected at 10 m/s at different angles.
If purpose to maximize range, optimum
angle of landing is always 45.

If purpose to maximize range & projection


height is zero, the optimum angle of
projection (and landing) is 45.
If purpose to maximize range & projection
height is above landing (+), optimum
angle of projection less than 45.
FACTORS INFLUENCING PROJECTILE MOTION
(Neglecting Air Resistance)
Variable
Initial
vertical velocity
Flight time
Factors
of Influence
Relative
projection height
Horizontal velocity
Horizontal displacement
Initial vertical velocity
Vertical displacement
Relative projection height
Initial
vertical
Trajectory
Initial
speed
Projection
velocityangle
Relative projection height

Initial length of Rubber Band:Length of stretched rubber band:Height of Projectile Stand:-

Observation Table

Range Variation for Angle ( )


Angle ( )

Range (in cm)

Range Variation for Angle (90- )


Angle (90- )

Range in (cm)

Approx Error

As per experimental error the


angle of projection ( ) and
(90- ) of rubber are found to be
approximately same.

Precautions
Take the recordings carefully
with calculating errors.
Rubber band length should be
noted both initial and stretched.
Handle the all pins carefully.

Summary
Variables used to describe motion are either:
Scalar (magnitude only: e.g. time, distance
and speed).
Vector (magnitude and direction: e.g.
displacement, velocity and acceleration).
Displacement is the change in position of a body.
Average velocity is the change in position divided
by the change in time.
Average acceleration is the change in velocity
divided by the change in time.
The resultant and angle of a vector variable can
be calculated from its horizontal and vertical
components using Pythagorean Theorem and
trigonometry.
The horizontal and vertical components of a
vector variable can be calculated from its
resultant and angle using trigonometry.

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