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Projectile Launcher Long Version


UNIT: Projectile Motion

PURPOSE: To explore the effect of angle and inital speed on the range of a projectile

EQUIPMENT:
1. Projectile Launcher
2. Projectiles
3. Meter stick

SUGGESTIONS:
1. 

Balls can be launched at any angle from 0-90 degrees, use the plumb bob on the side to set the angle.
2. 

There are three different ranges which are 2.5 meters, 5 meters, and 9 meters.
3. 

There are sights for aiming the projectile launcher that can be viewed from the back.
4. 

Photogates can be attached to measure muzzle speed.
5. 

For stability, launcher should be clamped to a table.

DISCUSSION:
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     1.                                     2.
 

1. Equipment
2. Setting the angle

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