Title: Projectile Motion and Launch Angle
In this experiment, we will be examining the effects of launch angle on the initial speed of a projectile. We will be conducting calculations for launch angles of 0" and 60" to determine the time of flight and the magnitude of the initial velocity. Additionally, we will calculate the percent difference between the magnitudes of the initial velocity found at these angles.
Launch Angle (θ) | Height (h) (cm) | Time (t) (s) | Initial Velocity (v) (m/s)
0" | 302 | 4.50 | 8.8
60" | 66.3 | 6.9 | 9.3
93" | 94.6 | 8.4 | 10.4
30" | 40.4 | 3.0 | 4.07
52" | 52.0 | 5.2 | 5.2
We will be discussing the results obtained and analyzing the dependence of the launch angle and initial speed of the projectile. Furthermore, we will determine the average initial velocity and identify possible sources of errors and their effects on the results.