Skip to main content

Learning Introductory Physics with Activities

Section 2.17 Constant Acceleration - 2D

Exercises Activities

1. A*R*C*S Real-world Context - Throwing a Ball.

You throw a ball that flies through the air and eventually lands some distance away from you. Find the initial velocity and speed with which you threw the ball.
Hint.
Remember to follow the full set of steps from Figure 2.16.1. Part 1a can be especially helpful in keeping track of all the known and unknown quantities. What numbers do you need to estimate for this problem?
Solution.
Figure 2.17.1. A projectile motion practice problem.