Physics 1: Pia Project

Physics 1
PIA PROJECT
REPORT
Experiment with parabolic projectile
shooting
NOVEMBER 2021
TEACHER
PH. D. RODOLFO MORALES IBARRA
MADE BY TEAM 4TH GROUP 061

YAEL ALBERTO MARTÍNEZ PÁEZ 1994063
DAVID ALEJANDRO GARZA TREVIÑO 2007777
JOSÉ ARMANDO VICTORIA HIDALGO 2020809
ROGELIO SEBASTIÁN SEPÚLVEDA MARTÍNEZ 2012911
GIANMARCO ZORZI CIENFUEGOS 2003082
TEAM 4
LINK OF THE VIDEO
https://youtu.be/OCSaSgLnewg
Experiment with parabolic projectile shooting
Introduction
When we launch anybody with an initial velocity that forms an angle
with the horizontal, this movement describes a parabolic trajectory.
In our daily life we can see a couples of examples, like cannonball
throwing, a free throw in basketball, a pass in football, javelin
throwing, etc.
The parabolic movement has two types of movement, one is going to
be the U.R.M (Uniform Rectilinear Motion) on the x-axis and the other
is going to be vertical motion on the y-axis.
In our project we are going to do three shots, one shot with and
angle of 30, the other with 45 and the last one with 60.
We expect that the shot with 30 degrees and with 60 degrees both
are going to have the same range, that the shot with 60 degrees is
going to have the maximum height and the that the shot with 45
degrees is going to have more Range than the others.
Physics subject
Projectile motion, also known as parabolic motion, consists in
launching a body with a velocity that form an angle α with the
horizontal.
This motion is characteristic of projectiles, moving objects being
affected only by gravity. On the x-axis, the body moves at constant
velocity v0x (u.r.m.) and in the y-axis with constant acceleration due
to gravity (u.a.r.m.). It is characterized by the fact that at the highest
point of the trajectory, the velocity of the body is always v0x (there is
no vy). The equations for projectile motion are:
The equations for the u.r.m. on the x-axis x=x0+vx⋅t

The equations for the u.a.r.m. on the y-axis vy=v0y+ay⋅t
y=y0+v0y⋅t+12⋅ay⋅t2
Here are some equations to obtain some factors:
Position (m)
Horizontal axis
x=vx⋅t=v0⋅cos(α)⋅t
Vertical axis
y=H+v0y⋅t−12⋅g⋅t2=H+v0⋅sin(α)⋅t−12⋅g⋅t2
Velocity (m/s)
Horizontal axis
vx=v0x=v0⋅cos(α)
Vertical axis
vy=v0y−g⋅t=v0⋅sin(α)−g⋅t
Acceleration (m/s2)
Horizontal axis
ax=0
Vertical axis
ay=−g
Definition of the Project

For the Integrative Learning Project of the subject
Physics 1,(PIA for its acronym in Spanish) the
experiment-mockup what we plan to perform consists
of using a launching projectile (in this case a toy gun)
to launch an object at the same velocity, but with
different angular inclinations, in this way we plan to
measure the ratio that exists between the
displacement and the initial angle at which the
projectile was launched.
We consider this experiment important because in

multiple sports it is necessary to throw balls farther and
farther, and it is common to think that this only has to
do with the initial force of the throw. However, during
the course we saw that the displacement has to do not
only with the velocity but also with the initial angle, so
we want to know if we can, for example, throw an
American ball farther if we change the angle at which
we throw the ball and what angle is optimal to achieve
a certain desired displacement.
With our project we will do many shots but with

differents angles and ones we do the shot, we are
going to determine the inicial velocity, the maximum
hight, the range, and the total time.
Design
This is the first sketch showing the project idea.
This one shows an AutoCAD design of the previous sketch
Finally the AutoCAD design of the model.
Construction of the
Mockup
Following are the steps to build our scale model.
1 -With the help

of a conveyor
and a pen
2
Then complete the triangle´s
silhouette.
mark an angle
of 45°.
3 Using any tool cut the triangle

and identify its angles.
4
Repeat steps 1-3 with the
angles 30 and 60
5 Place the three triangles in the

dry ice base. 6 Assemble the Lego launcher
Results
After performing the experiment, we measure the lengths with a tape
measure and the time with the help of the camera and then capture the
results. Basically the variables we are interested in are the range (R) which is
measured in meters, the maximum height (h) which is also measured in
meters, the time of the run measured in seconds and the initial velocity (Vo)
which is constant and equal to 4m/s
These results can be seen in the following table.
We can plot height, time and range separately, resulting:
On the other hand, these are the theoretically calculated expected results:
And if we compare them graphically with those obtained experimentally we

obtain the following:
Conclusions
After reviewing and analyzing the results we concluded the following:
- As expected according to the theoretical calculations, when the missile is

launched at an angle of 45° with respect to the horizontal it achieved the
longest range with respect to the other launches.
- When the projectile was launched at 30° and 60° the range was the same
as expected according to theoretical calculations.
- The experimental results for range and height are in magnitude slightly
less than the theoretical results and never exceed them, this is logical due to
air resistance.
- Time is the only variable that is in magnitude greater than theoretically

expected, this is simply because the physical phenomenon occurs in a very
small time span and the measuring instruments used for the study of the
experiment are not so accurate and the measurements are rounded to the
nearest integer.
- We found a very similar behavior in both theoretical and practical results,

so we can say that the hypothesis was fulfilled and that the experiment was
adequate to evaluate this physical phenomenon.
References
Serway, R. A., & Jewett, J. W. (2018). Física para ciencias e ingeniería.
HUGH D. YOUNG, (2012), Sears and Zemansky’s University Physics:

with Modern Physics. 13th ed.
Projectile Motion. (n.d.). Fisicalab. Retrieved November 25, 2021,
Herrera González, J. E. (2016). Tiro parabólico. septiembre 2, 2021,

Vida Científica Boletín Científico De La Escuela Preparatoria No. 4,
4(8).
Tonzar, V. (n.d). Tiro parabólico. septiembre 2, 2021, de Instituto

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LINK OF THE VIDEO

The equations for the u.r.m. on the x-axis x=x0+vx⋅t

Definition of the Project

We consider this experiment important because in

With our project we will do many shots but with

This one shows an AutoCAD design of the previous sketch

Finally the AutoCAD design of the model.

Following are the steps to build our scale model.

1 -With the help

3 Using any tool cut the triangle

5 Place the three triangles in the

These results can be seen in the following table.

We can plot height, time and range separately, resulting:

And if we compare them graphically with those obtained experimentally we

- As expected according to the theoretical calculations, when the missile is

- Time is the only variable that is in magnitude greater than theoretically

- We found a very similar behavior in both theoretical and practical results,

Serway, R. A., & Jewett, J. W. (2018). Física para ciencias e ingeniería.

HUGH D. YOUNG, (2012), Sears and Zemansky’s University Physics:

Projectile Motion. (n.d.). Fisicalab. Retrieved November 25, 2021,

Herrera González, J. E. (2016). Tiro parabólico. septiembre 2, 2021,

Tonzar, V. (n.d). Tiro parabólico. septiembre 2, 2021, de Instituto

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