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In the absence of air resistance, the projectile's mass should have no effect at all on its flight.
All objects with the same initial speed in the same initial direction should execute identical trajectories.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoFor two objects thrown at the same speed and the same angle, their respective masses don't matter. Increased mass can help reduce the drag force, but in general the only effect mass has is to make it harder to throw an object.
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∙ 7y agoWithout air resistance, the trajectory of an object would be completely determined
by the components of velocity imparted to it at launch, and its mass would have no
influence thereafter.
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∙ 15y agoThe mass of a flying object is what makes it fall after it's speed decreases enough for the mass to have the upper hand :)
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∙ 7y agoAt a greater mass, air resistance tends to be less significant.
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How does initial velocity affect the projectile in motion?
It affects the entire speed of the projectile is going to travel at. Shooting it at a higher initial velocity may increase the airtime of the projectile depending on the angle it was fired at.
Does the mass of an arrow effect it's penetration power?
The mass of the arrow does not affect the kinetic enery of the projectile. It does however affect the velocity of the arrow. The heavier the arrow the slower it flies ( out of the same bow). As far as penertation goes, velocity is your friend. There is alot of material science that goes into play but generally the faster projectile wins in penetration tests.
What is the vertical speed of a projectile at the top of its flight?
Zero.
What effect does mass have on projectile motion?
None
Why does mass not affect projectile motion?
Because the acceleration due to gravity is consistent with any mass. 9.807 m/s^2 or 32.174 ft/s^2 is the value. These values apply to any object with any mass.
Factors that affect the flight of the projectile?
factors
Does the mass of an airplane affect its flight?
Yes.
How does initial velocity affect the projectile in motion?
It affects the entire speed of the projectile is going to travel at. Shooting it at a higher initial velocity may increase the airtime of the projectile depending on the angle it was fired at.
Does the mass of an arrow effect it's penetration power?
The mass of the arrow does not affect the kinetic enery of the projectile. It does however affect the velocity of the arrow. The heavier the arrow the slower it flies ( out of the same bow). As far as penertation goes, velocity is your friend. There is alot of material science that goes into play but generally the faster projectile wins in penetration tests.
What is the vertical speed of a projectile at the top of its flight?
Zero.
What effect does mass have on projectile motion?
None
Why does mass not affect projectile motion?
Because the acceleration due to gravity is consistent with any mass. 9.807 m/s^2 or 32.174 ft/s^2 is the value. These values apply to any object with any mass.
The horizontal and vertical components of a projectile's velocity are independent of each other what does this statement mean?
That means the if you change one you do not necessarily change the other. In the case of the projectile the vertical component is dependent on time (if it is a projectile near a large mass like the earth) gravity acts on it accelerating the projectile in a downward direction. The horizontal component remains the same during the entire flight (if we disregard air resistance and such things).
When you throw an object which has an L shape an irregular shape what part of the object will follow the projectile motion for the entire trip?
The center of mass 8center of gravity) will follow a (parabolic) flight path.
Which two forces affect the motion of a projectile?
The main forces acting on a projectile are gravity, and air resistance.
How does the firing angle affect the power output?
The power output can remain constant, but the forces acting against the projectile will affect its range. The mass of the projectile and the amount of charge can be considered constants unless range changes. The elevation will then need to factor as a constant and the amount of charge will need to change accordingly. It depends on what is easier to change.
Which information is needed to determine the horizontal distance a projectile travels?
-- the initial horizontal speed of the projectile -- the time it remains in flight before it hits the ground
