Projectile Motion

Teacher:
Ms. Susan Alulod

By:
Walaipan Thamcharoensak (Ling) 6161021
Jirapol Worakitkanwasin (Kim) 6161140
Kriengkrai Tangchaiwattnasakul (Sprite) 6161136
Thitiya tedsapun (Aom) 6061009
Pannavich Torsavetpong (Guy) 6161195
 Introduction
This report discussed the elements of
projectile motion using apparatus and its
accessories. Projectile motion is the motion
of an object thrown or projected into the
air, subject to only the acceleration of
gravity. The object is called a projectile, and
its path is called its trajectory. In this
experiment, we are going to test the
furthest distance that a pinball a projectile
or a pinball can go and also to test the best
angle that makes a projectile be able to go
further. We use a vernier projectile launcher
to shoot a pinball, which can adjust the
launch angle to launch the pinball to test
our experiment and measure the distance
on a graphite tape by using a measuring
tape in order to get the most accurate
result.
 Objective

To study the elements of a projectile motion

using projectile apparatus and its
accessories
 Material
1). Masking tape
2). Metal ball
3). Hand pump
4). Launcher
5). Pen or pencil (for recording data)
6). Tape
Set Up
 Procedure
Part 1 : Determine initial velocity of a projectile
1). Check the leveling and set launcher at horizon
(0 degree angle). Use low pressure possible(50-
70 psi) and keep it constant throughout the
experiment. Note and record the pressure
2). Insert a metal ball into the launcher then
pump in the air using a hand pump to the
desired pressure. Press and hold “arm button”
then press “Launch” to fire the ball. !!Make sure
no one is in the firing range!! Note the
approximate spot where the ball hit the table by
putting a masking tape on the said spot.
3). Measure the height of the launching ball (from
table to middle of firing rod)
4). Reload and launch the ball for 3 times,
measure the distance from the middle launcher
to landing spot. (When the ball hit the masking
tape, it will leave a black spot) !!Label each spot
every time you shoot!! 
5). Record the distance and calculate initial
velocity using table below.
 Procedure
Part 2 : Range vs Angle of projectile Using same
procedure from part 1 
1). Fire the projectile at the angles of 20,30,45,60
and 70 degrees (3 trials for each angle)
2). Record the length (range) of landing spot
(Label each spot before you launch a new trial)
3). From the length (range) measured at various
angles, determine the angle of maximum range
and highlight it in data table
Analysis of the result
As a result of the experiment shows that an
initial velocity is proportional to distance
since the more the distance increases, the
more the velocity increases. Each trial of the
angles can be analyzed that the best angle
that makes the farthest distance is 45
degrees because it divides the x and y
components evenly according to the theory.
Moreover, after calculated, each angle has
the same range of distance.
 Conclusion
As a result of the experiment shows that an
initial velocity is proportional to distance
since the more the distance increases, the
more the velocity increases. Each trial of the
angles can be analyzed that the best angle
that makes the farthest distance is 45
degrees because it divides the x and y
components evenly according to the theory.
Moreover, after calculated, each angle has
the same range of distance.
Recommendation
When we shoot the ball, it doesn’t hit on the
tape so it's hard to see the first drop of the
ball. We also use too much time on part
one. If we could do the experiment again,
we would use a bigger tape and manage the
time.
Data and calculation
Pressure: 70 psi (keep constant throughout the
experiment)
Height (h): 0.146 m
Data and calculation
 Work log

Date Job and Role Accomplishment

Lingling : Data and Data

02/12/19
calculation
Aom :
Recommendation
Guy : Introduction
Sprite : Set up
Kim : Objective

03/12/19 Lingling : Data and Recommendation

calculation Calculation
Aom : Objective
Recommedation Introduction
Guy : Introduction
Sprite : Set up
Kim : Obejective
 Work log

Date Job and Role Accomplishment

Lingling : Analysis of Set up

04/12/19
the result Analysis of the result
Aom : Materials Materials
Guy : Conclusion
Sprite : Set up
Kim : Procedure

05/12/19 Lingling : Analysis of Conclusion

the result Decoration
Aom : Decoration Reference
Guy : Conclusion Procedures
Sprite : Reference
Kim : Procedures &
work log
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