Practice Test

Question 5 • Honors Physics

Which best illustrates projectile motion?

Answer

Image with description An illustration depicting five stages of a person jumping across a landscape. The sequence shows a person starting in a crouched position on the left, jumping into the air through three mid-air positions, and landing in a crouched position on the right. The five stages form a curved, arch-like path.

Image with description An illustration depicting four stages of a hot air balloon moving across a landscape. The sequence shows the balloon at four different positions as it moves horizontally in a straight line at a constant height.

Image with description An illustration depicting three stages of a person swimming in a straight line across a pool. The sequence shows a swimmer in a single lane, captured at three different points as they move horizontally from left to right.

Image with description An illustration depicting three stages of a rocket launch. The sequence shows a rocket starting on the ground and moving straight upward through two subsequent mid-air positions in a vertical line.

Explanation

Projectile motion occurs when an object is launched into the air and then follows a curved path under the influence of gravity. The person jumping moves through the air along an arch-shaped path, so choice A best illustrates projectile motion. The balloon and swimmer move horizontally, while the rocket travels straight upward.

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