Reaching New Heights: Understanding Parabolic Movement

Reaching New Heights: Understanding Parabolic Movement

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to calculate the angle that gives us a maximum reach in parabolic movement.

What do you already know about the parabolic movement?

What is Parabolic Movement?

Parabolic movement is the path that a projectile follows when it is thrown, launched, or shot.

Key Terms: Angle of Elevation

The angle of elevation is the angle between the horizontal line and the line of sight when an observer looks upward to an object.

Calculating the Angle of Elevation

To calculate the angle of elevation, you need to know the height of the object and the distance from the object.

The Maximum Range Angle

The maximum range angle is the angle that gives us the maximum distance a projectile can travel.

Determining the Maximum Range Angle

To determine the maximum range angle, you can use the formula: angle = 45 degrees - (1/2 * angle of elevation).

Factors that Affect Maximum Range

Several factors can affect the maximum range, including air resistance, wind, and the weight of the projectile.

Interactive Activity: Angle of Elevation

In this activity, students will measure the angle of elevation of different objects using a clinometer.

Interactive Activity: Maximum Range Angle

In this activity, students will use a launcher to test different angles and determine the maximum range angle of a projectile.

Review

Parabolic movement is the path that a projectile follows when it is thrown, launched, or shot. The angle of elevation is the angle between the horizontal line and the line of sight when an observer looks upward to an object. The maximum range angle is the angle that gives us the maximum distance a projectile can travel.

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