Name: Mohammed Chowdhury

ID: 2015001854

Course number: Phy. 111 Lab

Lab section:2

Exp. (4)

PROJECTILE MOTION

Date: 09/05/2016

1. Abstract: In this projectile motion experiment we will learn to examine both the vertical
and horizontal components of motion. We will be using the Data studio to record the two
dimensional projectile motion of an object when it is thrown in the air. Throughout the
experiment we will learn how to investigate the relationship between acceleration, velocity
and position of the horizontal and vertical components.

2. Objective(s) of the experiment: The main objective behind this experiment is when
a launcher is aimed horizontally we are supposed to compare the time of flight of a projectile
for numerous values of initial speed. We will use the Photogates and a Times of Flight Pad to
measure the time of flight and the initial speed of a projectile. With the help of
DATASTUDIO we will record the motion and when the projectile is launched horizontally
we will then compare the time of flight at different initial speed.

3. Background (Theory):

Accordi
ng to the theory we’ve known that motion is separable in various directions. By separating
the horizontal component we can analyse the vertical component of the motion. Once the
object is thrown towards the earth then the acceleration is equal to the acceleration of gravity
as it is experiencing free fall as there is no horizontal component therefore :
2 2
a y=−g=−9 . 8 m/s and a x =0 m/ s

Range x =

In order to calculate the range we should use the following:

( v o cos θ ) ×2 v o sin θ v 2o sin 2θ

x=v x o t =( v o cos θ ) t = =
g g
v 2o sin 2 θ v 20
If x is maximum x → R= , sin 2θ=1 i . e when 2θ=90→θ=45 →R=
g g
Maximum height ymax =
In order to calculate the maximum height we should use the following formula
 2
( v o sin θ ) v 2o sin 2 θ
y= =
2g 2g

Equipment:
We will be using the following equipment for the projectile motion;

 PASCO Interface
 Photogate head
 Time of Flight Accessory
 Photogate mounting bracket
 Projectile Launcher
 Metric Measuring tape
 Extension cord
 C-clamp, large

4. Procedure (method): Record Data

In the procedure we are supposed to record the data for angles of 30, 45& 60.

Short Range, Medium Range, Long Range, (Horizontal).

*For each range we have to cock the launcher accordingly.

1. We are supposed to insert the ball in the launcher and flex it up to the range.

2. Then we should test the experiment once to get to know the position of the ball landing and
then place the time of flight pad on the position the ball is landing.

3. Reload the experiment and then click Start in the computer to start to record the data.

4. We should then shoot the ball according to the required range. After the ball hits the time
of flight pad, click stop for the recording to stop and record the time and speed given on the
screen. Measure the distance by the meter tape and record the data.

5. Data:

Launch Angle Ɵ= 30o

 Range Initial Speed Time of Flight Range x(exp)
(m/s) (s)

Short 5.38 0.4492 1.27

Middle 9.09 0.6024 2.45

Long 12.82 0.7518 4.15

Launch Angle Ɵ = 45o

Range Initial Speed Time of Flight Range x(exp)
(m/s) (s)

Short 5.32 0.5737 1.25

Middle 8.93 0.7816 2.61

Long 12.82 0.9895 4.50

Launch Angle Ɵ = 60o

Range Initial Speed Time of Flight Range x(exp)
(m/s) (s)

Short 5.21 0.6500 1.05

Middle 9.09 0.9147 2.25

Long 12.50 1.1781 3.98

Data Analysis (Discussion of result and graphing):

Q1. What is the relationship between the angle of projectile and the initial velocity?
Ans. The initial velocity is not at all affected with the change of angles and it remains almost
the same for all. V is constant.

Q2. What is the relationship between the angle of projectile and the time of flight?

Ans. As the angle of projectile is increased the time is also increased as they are directly
proportional to each other.

Q3. What is the relation between the angle of projectile and the range?

Ans. Range is variable with the projected angle. It increases and decreases according to the
angle.

Q4. What can you conclude when you compare initial velocity and range when angle = 30֯
and 60֯?

Ans. They have the same initial velocity and they cover the same range.

Q5. What do you conclude when you compare the range when angle=45֯ and the other
angles?

Ans. When angle=45֯, it has the maximum range as compared to others because sin90 is the
greatest therefore “sin 2x45 = sin90”

Q6. Calculate the maximum height angle=45° and compare it with the range of same angle.
What do you conclude?

Ans. Max height;

Y= [v^2 (sin angle)^2]/2g

Y= [(12.82)^2 x (sin45)^2]/2x9.81

Y= 4.2 m

7. Conclusion:

1. We can conclude that initial velocity does not change with the change if angle and is an
independent component.
2. We might not get the exact results for the range as we’ve neglected air resistance therefore
the experimental values differ from theoretical values.
3. Range is dependent on initial velocity.