Projectile Motion — Unit test Answers

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Which formula can be used to calculate the horizontal displacement of a horizontally launched projectile?

A
x = vi(cos )
Option A
B
x = vi(sin )t
Option B
C
x = ayt
Option C
D
x = vxt
Option D
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Which arrow best represents the path of an object with projectile motion?

A
A ladder in the middle with a vector pointing west.
Option A
B
A vector drawn north, labeled B.
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
A vector drawn northeast, labeled D.
Option D
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Why is a baseball thrown by a pitcher considered to have projectile motion?

A
It gains a lot of kinetic energy.
B
It has horizontal and vertical motion.
C
It gets pulled to the ground by gravity.
D
It moves in a diagonal direction.
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Barry is conducting an experiment and rolls a tennis ball down a ramp. Which best describes the motion of the tennis ball?

A
It does not exhibit projectile motion and follows a straight path down the ramp.
B
It does not exhibit projectile motion and follows a parabolic path down the ramp.
C
It exhibits projectile motion and follows a straight path down the ramp.
D
It exhibits projectile motion and follows a parabolic path down the ramp.

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