Projectile Motion

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies: Curvilinear Translation

Prepared by Engr. Alaine Mico M. Gumangan (Soon)
Table of Contents
 What is Projectile Motion
 Equations in Projectile Motion
 Basic Deriving of Formulas
 Sample Problems
 What is Projectile Motion?

Vi = Initial Velocity Trajectory

Viy H = Height

Vix
Projectile

Range
 Equations in Projectile Motion

Trajectory Equation Free Falling Bodies Equation for

Projectile Motion

Maximum Height Total Time of Flight

Basic Formula for Velocity

Maximum Range Time to Reach Maximum
; ;
Height
 Basic Deriving of Formulas

 From to
Substitute T in the Equation

 Solve for T
 Sample Problem:
A bullet is fired at an initial velocity of 350 m/s at an angle of 50 deg with the horizontal neglecting air resistance.
A.) What is the maximum height the bullet could rise?
B.) What is the range in the horizontal phase through the point it was fired?

 Solve for A  Solve for A

1. (Final Velocity is 0)
2. (Gravity is Negative)
3.
 Sample Problem:
A bullet is fired at an initial velocity of 350 m/s at an angle of 50 deg with the horizontal neglecting air resistance.
A.) What is the maximum height the bullet could rise?
B.) What is the range in the horizontal phase through the point it was fired?

 Solve for B  Solve for B