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The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: Projectile Simulator InteractiveThe Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: Projectile Simulator Interactive
Publisher
Physics Classroom
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Grade
9th - 10th
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Science
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Interactives
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0L
Interactive

The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: Projectile Simulator

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Students explore a variety of variables associated with the trajectory of a projectile including the launch height, angle, and speed. This interactive can be used as a purely exploratory activity or be used with an activity sheet that guides learners to an understanding of several important principles associated with projectile motion.

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Concepts

trajectory, projectile motion

Additional Tags

3rd law of motion, launch, physics classroom, third law, vectors and projectiles: projectile simulator

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 1 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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