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When the forward inertia of a projectile balances the downward pull of gravity the object is?
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∙ 10y ago
Your question isn't exactly stated correctly, but the result that I believe you are looking for is that, the object will be in Orbit around the Earth.
This happens when the Centrifugal Force (outward from the rotation) balances out against the Pull of Gravity (Inward). For a body rotating about the Earth, the inward Force would be the Force of Gravity, which would account for the Centripetal Force.
Gravity is 'taking the place of' the piece of string that holds an object in place when it is swung around in a circle.
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∙ 9y agoIf the forces acting upon an object are balanced then the object's acceleration is 0
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What is the result of the combination of an objects forward inertia and the downward pull of gravity on the object?
The result is friction.
What is the horizontal acceleration of a projectile as its position changes?
In the usual simple treatment of projectile motion, the horizontal component of the projectile's velocity is assumed to be constant, and is equal to the magnitude of the initial (launch) velocity multiplied by the cosine of the elevation angle at the time of launch.
Which of these terms can be defined as a root's downward growth as a response to gravity?
geotropism
Why do you need to use force to move a ball up a ramp when it moves downward by itself?
The force of gravity makes the ball move downward. To move it upward, you need to supply enough force to compensate for this (to stop the downward motion) plus a little extra (to cause the ball to move upward).
A free body diagram of a ball falling in the presence of air resistance would show A only a downward arrow to represent air resistance B a downward arrow to represent gravity C neither?
Neither. It would need a downward pointing arrow for the force of the acceleration due to gravity and a second arrow for the air resistance pointing up.
due to the earths gravity a projectile flows a blank path?
Earth's gravity acts downward toward the center of Earth. ... The combination of intitial forward velocity and downward vertical force of gravity cause of projectile to follow a curved path. Force. A push or a pull that acts on an object.
Does gravity affect the vertical motion of projectile motion?
Yes. Gravity acts downward on a projectile. That is why on Earth, objects eventually start to come down after throwing them, without the force of gravity acting downward the object would continue in a straight line forever.
What type of motion describes the horizontal component of a projectile?
The type of motion that describes the horizontal component of a projectile is horizontal projectile motion. It is influenced by the downward force of gravity.
Is the upward pushing force greater or lesser than the downward pull of gravity?
The force on you, if you are stationary, exactly balances gravity.
What are some facts about projectiles?
Projectiles can move upward or downward or at an angle to the vertical. The only force on a projectile is gravity.
What is the result of the combination of an objects forward inertia and the downward pull of gravity on the object?
The result is friction.
How does the downward component of the motion of a a projectile compare with the motion free fall?
well if you think about it free fall is just an object that falls down with no force besides gravity pushing on it. and projectile is also something or an object that has no force acting on it besides gravity. so there pretty alike. that is how they compare.
How does the downward component of the motion of a projectile compare with the motion of free fall?
well if you think about it free fall is just an object that falls down with no force besides gravity pushing on it. and projectile is also something or an object that has no force acting on it besides gravity. so there pretty alike. that is how they compare.
Why does the ball thrown level to the ground move downward?
A ball thrown parallel to the ground moves downward toward the surface of the Earth because of the force of gravity.
How does gravity affect the 2 components of projectile motion?
-- Gravity causes the vertical component of projectile motion to vary according to the local acceleration of gravity. -- Gravity has no effect at all on the horizontal component of projectile motion.
How does the unbalanced force of gravity affect the horizontal and vertical velocities of an object in projectile?
In the absence of air resistance, the force of gravity has no effect on the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity, and causes the vertical component of its velocity to increase by 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) per second downward for every second of its flight.
How does the unbalanced force of gravity affect the horizontal and vertical velocity of an object in projectile?
In the absence of air resistance, the force of gravity has no effect on the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity, and causes the vertical component of its velocity to increase by 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) per second downward for every second of its flight.
