Physics of Motion
What is the term for the path a projectile follows?
What is a trajectory?
What is the primary purpose of using a launch angle adjustment mechanism in an Air Trajectory device?
What is to control the range and height of the projectile?
What is the maximum dimension allowed for an Air Trajectory device?
A one meter by one meter cube?
What is the value of acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
Which ancient weapon operates on the principle of projectile motion?
What is a catapult?
What force acts downward on all projectiles, causing them to curve in their path?
What is gravity?
What common household material is often used to build lightweight Air Trajectory frames?
What is PVC pipe?
In the Air Trajectory event, what type of projectile is typically used?
What are tennis balls and golf balls?
If a projectile is launched horizontally, what is its initial vertical velocity?
What is 0 meters per second?
Who is known as the "Father of Modern Science" for his work on the motion of projectiles?
Who is Galileo Galilei?
What is the term for the highest point in a projectile's path?
What is the apex?
Why is it important to minimize friction in the components of an Air Trajectory device?
What is to maximize the efficiency and consistency of the launch?
How many official launch attempts are allowed during the competition?
What are two official launches?
A ball is launched at an angle of 45°. What type of trajectory shape does it follow?
What is a parabola?
Which medieval siege weapon uses counterweights to launch projectiles?
What is a trebuchet?
What two components of velocity are considered when analyzing projectile motion?
What are horizontal velocity and vertical velocity?
What is one benefit of using elastic bands or springs in an Air Trajectory device?
What is storing potential energy for the launch?
What happens if a team’s device launches the projectile before the team is ready?
What is it will be considered an official launch attempt?
A projectile is launched at an angle of 45° with an initial velocity of 10 m/s. What is the horizontal velocity of the projectile?
What is 7.07 m/s?
What ancient Chinese invention is an early example of a projectile-launching device?
What is a crossbow?
At what angle of launch does a projectile achieve its maximum horizontal range, assuming no air resistance?
What is 45 degrees?
Why might a builder use a counterweight system instead of a spring-based system in an Air Trajectory device?
What is to achieve more consistent and predictable launches?
What is the maximum time allowed for a team to make adjustments between their two official launches?
What is 8 minutes?
A projectile is launched horizontally from a height of 5 meters. How long will it take to hit the ground?
What is 1.01 seconds?
During the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci designed a machine to launch projectiles. What type of device did he design?
What is a ballista?