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Module 5: Advanced Mechanics
Quick questions on Projectile motion explained: HSC Physics Module 5
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What is horizontal motion?Show answer
No horizontal force acts (air resistance is ignored), so horizontal velocity is constant.
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Define the term "projectile" as used in HSC Physics and state the two simplifying assumptions made about its motion. [2 marks]
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A stone is thrown from the Sydney Harbour Bridge deck above the water at angled below horizontal. Calculate the horizontal distance to the splashdown. [4 marks]
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A motocross rider leaves a ramp at . (a) Find the time spent airborne if landing height equals launch height. (b) Find the maximum height above the ramp.
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