AP Physics 1 Flashcards: Vectors And Motion In Two Dimensions

Study Vectors And Motion In Two Dimensions in AP Physics 1 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the horizontal component of velocity for a projectile at launch speed $v$ and angle $\theta$ ?

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ANSWER

$v \cos \theta$ . Horizontal component stays constant.

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A projectile is launched and later passes through two points at the same height on its way up and down. Neglect air resistance: the horizontal component of velocity is constant, while the vertical component changes sign. At those two points, which statement is correct?

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