Projectile motion refers to the motion of an object that is launched or thrown into the air and then moves under the influence of gravity.
The factors that affect projectile motion include the initial velocity, launch angle, air resistance, and the acceleration due to gravity.
The trajectory of a projectile can be calculated using the equations of motion for an object in free fall, taking into account the initial velocity, launch angle, and acceleration due to gravity.
The maximum height reached by a projectile is determined by the initial velocity and launch angle. It can be calculated using the equation h = (v2sin2θ)/2g, where h is the maximum height, v is the initial velocity, θ is the launch angle, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.
Air resistance can affect projectile motion by slowing down the projectile and changing its trajectory. This is because air resistance creates a force that acts opposite to the direction of motion, causing the projectile to lose speed and change its path.