Projectiles

Physics SSS2 First Term

Sub Theme: Interaction of matter, space and time

WEEK 5

Projectiles

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to;

1. Identify a projectile motion
2. Derive the range maximum height and time of flight.

Projectile

Content

Projectile refers to the motion of a body which travels freely in space but under the influence of gravity and air resistance. When a ball is kicked into the air, it will travel through space in a plane. The motion in a plane is a combination of upward and horizontal motion.

The path through which a projectile travels is called trajectory.

Examples

In sports;

• Throwing of discus
• Throwing of javelin

In warfare;

• Firing of catapult
• Shooting of arrows with bow
• Launching of…