Concept explainers
How does the downward component of the motion of a projectile compare with the motion of free fall?
To compare: Thedownward component of the motion of a projectile with the motion of free fall.
Answer to Problem 8A
Thedownward component of the motion of a projectile with the motion of free fall are equal.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
A projectile is an object that moves through air or space, and is acted upon by the effect of gravity only.
Now, on the projectile no acceleration acts in horizontal direction while the gravity acts in vertical direction. Hence, the downward component of the motion of a projectile will be acted upon by the gravity only. Also, it is known that the free fall occurs when an object falls freely under the effect of gravity.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the motion of a free fall and the downward component of the motion of projectile are equal.
Chapter 5 Solutions
Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Physics: Principles with Applications
The Cosmic Perspective
The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON