WASSCE Physics · Mechanics — Motion & Forces
Projectile Motion
Range, maximum height, and time of flight for objects launched at an angle.
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2 lessons · 14 min
- 1Projectiles: horizontal launch, time of flight, height and range7 minFree7 minFree
- 2Projectile velocity, the trajectory equation and air resistance7 min Plan7 min Plan
- Velocity at any instant
- Launch above the landing level
- The equation of the trajectory
- Effect of air resistance
- Applications of projectile motion
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