| The two dimensional path of a projectile is sketched with the position given in meters and the time given in seconds. |
| To display the x- and y-coordinates, place the mouse over an image and left-click. The cursor is quite sensitive so try to |
| center the cursor over the midpoint of the image. |
| 1) What is the path of a projectile called? |
| 2) Does a projectile have a horizontal acceleration? How do you know? |
| 3) What generalizations can be made about the two paths generated by complimentary angles? |
| 4) At what point of its trajectory does a projectile have its minimum speed? Support your answer. |
| 5) For a given velocity, what angle provides the largest range? Why? |
| 6) How do the initial and final horizontal velocities of the projectile compare? Justify your answer. |