Two Dimensional Motion

This unit bundles student expectations that address how objects move in two dimensions. Students investigate motion in two dimensions, including projectile and circular motion. Using prior knowledge about forces and motion in one dimension, students further develop skills and concepts necessary to analyze two-dimensional motion with observations and equations. Initially, students experimentally determine the velocity of a horizontally launched object on a raised surface, in order to predict the location of its landing area. They conduct an investigation to test their prediction, analyze their results, and write a summary describing the process used, including a reasonable explanation for any experimental error. Additionally, students perform calculations of centripetal acceleration.

Projectile MotionBlast a car out of a cannon, and challenge yourself to hit a target! Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects. Set parameters such as angle, initial speed, and mass. Explore vector representations, and add air resistance to investigate the factors that influence drag.

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Create a bubble map over projectile motion.

2. Be sure to include the equations that describe the x and y-components. Note what variables mean in your notes!

3.You may also click on the projectile motion virtual lab and play around with the variables to see how changing the initial speed or angle of your projectile will effect its path and landing.

ASSIGNMENT:

1.Use the video above to help you solve projectile motion problems.

2. See me for a copy of the projectile motion problems! If you are stuck, remember to ASK a SPECIFIC question ASAP! You can do it! :)

ASSIGNMENT: You will do a lab predicting where a projectile will land using the calculations you've been practicing.

1. Watch the video above for a rough idea of the set-up for the lab.

2. See me for a copy of the Projectiles Target lab instructions and materials.

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Watch the video on uniform circular motion.

2. Create a bubble map over circular motion. Your map should include the formula for tangential velocity, centripetal force and centripetal acceleration!!!!

3. Include a drawing of the direction of the above items.

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Watch the video on torque.

2. Create a bubble map for torque, being sure to include the formula.

3. When you are done, use the video to help complete torque practice problems. See me for a copy of the problems!

BONUS: Every time you open a door, you can now think about torque!

www.physicsclassroom.com/class/vectors/Lesson-2/Horizontally-Launched-Projectiles-Problem-Solving

Torque - AP Physics 1

ASSIGNMENT: Use the sites above as a review for solving projectile and torque problems. See if you can answer the practice questions correctly! This is a good way to review for your unit test.

You are ready for your unit test!