Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Name: ___________________________________ Grade & Section: ______________

WORKSHEET FOR GRADE 9- QUARTER 4- WEEK 2
Lesson: PROJECTILE MOTION (PART 2)

FOR DAY ONE

ELICIT
Directions: Answer the questions below on the space provided.
1. What are the factors that affects the projectile motion?
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2. What are the principles of projectiles motion you have learned after Activity 4 and 5?

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EXPLAIN
The displacement d and velocity v are vector quantities. Projectile motion can be
understood by analyzing the horizontal and the vertical components of the displacement and
velocity which add as vectors.

Figure 1: Sketch of the velocity vector components

Recall that vectors are quantities with magnitude and direction. And any vector can be
represented by vector arrow, the length of which corresponds to the magnitude, while the arrow
point in the direction of the vector quantity.
For a horizontally projected object, the displacement and velocity vector both have
magnitude and direction that you can separate into components:

x
horizontal components Eq. 1 d H =x=v x t Eq. 2 v H =v x =
t

1 2
and vertical components Eq. 3 d v =h= a g t Eq. 4 v v =v y a g t
2

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Table of Kinematic Equations for Projectile Motion

Horizontal Motion Vertical Motion

a x =0 v x =constant a y =−a g=constant
v fx=v ix v fy= viy −ag t
x f =xi + v ix t 1
y f = y i +v iy t− ag t 2
2
2 2
v fy = viy – 2a g ( y f − y i ¿

Vertical displacements and velocities are taken positive upward and negative downward
from the point of release vag = 9.8 m/s2 , downward.

Figure 2: Projectile launched horizontally

A projectile launched horizontally (as shown on the figure above) has no initial vertical
velocity. The velocity downward increases uniformly due to gravity. The horizontal velocity is
uniform or constant. For a projectile, beginning and ending at the same height, the time it takes
a projectile to rise to its highest point equals the time it takes to fall from the highest point back
to its original position.

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Sample Problem 1

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 Figure 3: Projectile launched at an angle

When a projectile is launched at an angle, its velocity has two components:

1. a constant horizontal velocity that moves in the same direction as the launch, the acceleration
of which is zero; and
2. an upward positive vertical velocity component that is decreasing in magnitude until it
becomes zero at the top of trajectory (therefore it no longer goes up any further). But because
gravity makes it accelerate downward at a rate of 9.8 m/s per second or 9.8 m/s2, (therefore it
stays at rest only for an instant) it will start to descend with an increasing negative vertical
velocity until it is stopped by something.

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Sample Problem 2
A soccer ball is kicked at ground level with a speed of 20 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees to the
horizontal. How long does it take for the ball to hit the ground?

Choose the kicking point as origin. When the soccer ball reaches the ground again, the
change in vertical displacement y is 0. To break the problem into workable parts, determine
first initial horizontal component vix = (20.0 cos 45°) m/s = 14.1 m/s; and the initial vertical
component viy = (20.0 sin 45°) m/s = - 14.1 m/s.
And because the final vertical position yf is at the same elevation as the initial yi, the final
vertical component vfy is -14.1 m/s but will be at 45° below the x- axis which is perpendicular to
the initial direction.
Using the concept of acceleration, you can solve for the total time using the equation

m
−14.1 −14.1 m/ s
v fy −v iy s
t= = =2.9 s
g −9.8 m/ s2
FOR DAY TWO
ELABORATE
Directions: Read the tips below on “How to become a three-pointer shooter on Basketball” and
answer the guide questions that follow.

How to become a three-pointer shooter on Basketball

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 Since moving basketball is in projectile motion, it is much recommended that 90° angle
of the elbow must be used whenever an athlete wishes to score 3 point since it requires more
distance from the ring. Angle of release must be somewhat at 54° in order to have more chance
of probability of shooting even with farther distance.
Guide Questions:
1. Why is shooting at 90° important for having a 3-point shot at basketball?
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2. How is the concept of projectile motion on an angle applied on playing basketball? Why is an
angle in projectile motion an important consideration in shooting a ball?

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FOR DAY THREE

PERFECT ANGLE FOR VOLLEYBALL SERVING

To assure that your opponent cannot catch the volleyball, it is therefore suggested that
the concepts of projectile motion be applied. The launch of the ball depends on the angle of
release and the height of the jump. Lower angle means higher displacement reached while

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higher angle means lower displacement reached. So, if you want for the ball to reach farther,
serve the ball at the lower angle or if you want the ball to reach it nearer serve the ball at higher
angle.

Guide Questions:
1. How is the concept of projectile motion applied in volleyball?
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2. How would you apply the concepts taught in projectile motion to be a better volleyball server?
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3. How important is the concept of projectile motion to sports?

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EVALUATE
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct or best answer. Write your answer on the space
provided
___1. A ball is hit at an angle of 30°. At what point in its trajectory does this projectile
have the least speed?
A. Just after it was launched
B. At the highest point in its flight
C. Just before it hits the ground
D. Halfway between the ground and the highest point

___ 2. Suppose a ping pong ball is tossed. When the ball reaches the highest point, which
statement about the ball’s velocity and acceleration is true?
A. Both its velocity and its acceleration are zero
B. Its velocity is zero and its acceleration is not zero
C. Its velocity is not zero and its acceleration is zero
D. Neither its velocity not its acceleration is zero

___ 3. At what angle should a water hose be aimed in order for the water to land with the
greatest horizontal range?
A. 0°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 60°

___4. A volleyball is tossed vertically upward, with an initial velocity of 5 m/s and caught back at
the same level as when it was thrown. What is the velocity of the ball at that point?
A. 0 m/s
B. -5 m/s
C. -9.8 m/s
D. -9.8 m/s2

___5. The motion of an object with constant acceleration is also known as ___________.
A. Motion
B. Uniform Motion
C. Constant Motion
D. Uniformly Accelerated Motion

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FOR DAY FOUR
EXTEND
Direction: Conduct a volleyball or basketball tournament with your family on your own backyard.
Answer the following guide questions on the space provided.

1. How did you feel after the activity?

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2. How did you applied the concepts of projectile motion on a basketball/ volleyball tournament
you conducted?
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3. Did the techniques taught using the concepts of projectile motion effective based on the
tournament you conducted? Why did you say so?
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