Projectile Motion

Question 1

Define weight and state its unit of measurement

Answer 1

The amount of force exerted by gravity on an object
Newtons (N)

Question 2

How is weight calculated?

Answer 2

Mass (kg) x gravity (9.8)

Question 3

Identify 3 factors that effect flight path

Answer 3

1. Height of release
2. Angle of release
3. Force of release

Question 4

Define drag

Answer 4

A force that happens in the opposite direction to motion

Question 5

Name 2 forms of drag

Answer 5

1. Form drag
2. Skin drag