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aaralyn sanchez

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AP Physics 1

dynamics and projectile motion; 2-d motion, equations, formulas, examples

Fun with Vectors: Learn How to Calculate and Understand Them!

A comprehensive guide to vector analysis and projectile motion in physics, focusing on practical calculations and real-world applications.

Understanding vector components in physics forms the foundation for analyzing motion in multiple dimensions, combining both magnitude and direction.

Projectile motion with vectors demonstrates how objects move under gravity while maintaining constant horizontal velocity.

• Motion analysis requires breaking down vectors into x and y components, essential for solving complex physics problems.

• Vector addition and subtraction techniques enable accurate calculation of resultant forces and displacements.

• The effects of external forces like currents significantly impact trajectory calculations in real-world scenarios.

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linear motion helps understand motion in 2 or 3 dimensions
3.2
-2 vector has 2 qualities: valve and direction
-a scalar only has value (

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Page 2: Practical Applications of Vectors

This page demonstrates real-world applications of vector analysis through examples involving motion in currents and projectile trajectories.

Example: A swimmer crossing a river with a current demonstrates relative motion in two dimensions, where the actual path differs from the intended straight-line path.

Definition: Projectile motion creates a symmetrical parabola when graphed, combining constant horizontal velocity with accelerating vertical motion.

Highlight: In projectile motion, only vertical acceleration duetogravitydue to gravity affects the trajectory, while horizontal velocity remains constant.

Vocabulary: Trajectory refers to the actual path taken by an object under the influence of multiple forces.

3.1
linear motion helps understand motion in 2 or 3 dimensions
3.2
-2 vector has 2 qualities: valve and direction
-a scalar only has value (

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Page 3: Mathematical Framework for Vector Analysis

This page presents the mathematical equations governing vector motion and their practical applications in solving physics problems.

Definition: The equations of motion for projectile trajectory:

  • x = x₀ + v₀ₓt
  • y = y₀ + v₀ᵧt - ½gt²

Highlight: These equations allow for precise calculation of an object's position at any time during its motion.

Example: For an object falling from a height, the time to reach the ground can be calculated using y = y₀ - ½gt².

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Fun with Vectors: Learn How to Calculate and Understand Them!

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A comprehensive guide to vector analysis and projectile motion in physics, focusing on practical calculations and real-world applications.

Understanding vector components in physics forms the foundation for analyzing motion in multiple dimensions, combining both magnitude and direction.

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Page 2: Practical Applications of Vectors

This page demonstrates real-world applications of vector analysis through examples involving motion in currents and projectile trajectories.

Example: A swimmer crossing a river with a current demonstrates relative motion in two dimensions, where the actual path differs from the intended straight-line path.

Definition: Projectile motion creates a symmetrical parabola when graphed, combining constant horizontal velocity with accelerating vertical motion.

Highlight: In projectile motion, only vertical acceleration duetogravitydue to gravity affects the trajectory, while horizontal velocity remains constant.

Vocabulary: Trajectory refers to the actual path taken by an object under the influence of multiple forces.

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linear motion helps understand motion in 2 or 3 dimensions
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Page 3: Mathematical Framework for Vector Analysis

This page presents the mathematical equations governing vector motion and their practical applications in solving physics problems.

Definition: The equations of motion for projectile trajectory:

  • x = x₀ + v₀ₓt
  • y = y₀ + v₀ᵧt - ½gt²

Highlight: These equations allow for precise calculation of an object's position at any time during its motion.

Example: For an object falling from a height, the time to reach the ground can be calculated using y = y₀ - ½gt².

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linear motion helps understand motion in 2 or 3 dimensions
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-2 vector has 2 qualities: valve and direction
-a scalar only has value (

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Page 1: Vector Fundamentals and Components

This page introduces fundamental concepts of vector analysis and their application in physics. The content focuses on distinguishing between vectors and scalars while explaining component analysis.

Definition: A vector is a quantity with both magnitude and direction, while a scalar only has magnitude.

Vocabulary: Displacement refers to an object's position relative to its starting point vectorvector, while distance is the total path length traveled scalarscalar.

Example: A velocity vector of 35.0 m/s at 36.9° west of north can be broken down into components:

  • Vertical component VyVy = 28.0 m/s
  • Horizontal component VxVx = -21.0 m/s

Highlight: Vector addition follows the tip-to-tail method, while subtraction requires reversing one vector's direction before adding.

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