AP Physics B - Freehold Regional High School District

Why is the shapeof the trajectoryof an object inprojectilemotionparabolic?What variablesaffect the range,altitude and timeof flight?Draw horizontal and verticalmotion diagrams for anobject in projectile motionDraw the force and motiondiagrams of an object inprojectile motion and use itto explain the motiondiagramsApply vectors to projectilemotion to demonstrateparabolic shape anddetermining resultantvelocitiesIdentify the variables thataffect range, time of flightand altitudeDraw and label the range,trajectory and altitude of anobject in projectile motionApply previously derivedkinematics equations tomultidimensional motionCalculate different variablespertaining to projectilemotionTextbook and supplemental materialsVideo of object in motionOnline appletLab equipment such as: projectile launchers andaccessories, motion sensors, computerhardware and software for data collection andanalysis.CalculatorsCombine horizontal andvertical motion diagrams intoone vector (tip to tail) diagramTeacher lecture and classdiscussionUse of applet to changeavailable variables and observeand collect data to findrelationships betweenvariablesDraw path of projectile andlabel locations of predictablevariables for ideal situationsTest findings with actualprojectile launchersTeacher model/studentpractice with problemsQuiz‐ Parts of theProjectile's PathProper use of termsLab PerformanceAssessment (ProjectileLaunchers‐ Calculateangle and initial velocityto launch projectile agiven range.)Problem solving