Note 2: Projectile Motion - Taking Flight (Approx.

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Projectile motion is a special case of motion where an object is launched into the
air and undergoes constant acceleration due to gravity. Here's what we need to
consider:

Trajectory: The path followed by a projectile in flight. It's a parabolic curve due
to the constant pull of gravity.
Horizontal and Vertical Motion: We can analyze projectile motion by separating it
into independent horizontal and vertical components. Horizontally, the object moves
at a constant velocity (assuming no air resistance), while vertically, it
accelerates at the constant value of gravitational acceleration (g ≈ 9.8 m/s²).
Range: The horizontal distance traveled by a projectile before hitting the ground.
It depends on the launch angle and initial velocity.
Maximum Height: The highest point reached by a projectile during its flight. It
depends on the launch velocity and launch angle.