Projectiles and Motion Under Gravity

The primary force acting on projectiles in motion is gravity.
Projectiles usually follow a parabolic trajectory.
The principles of kinematics describe this trajectory.
Horizontal and vertical components of motion are often separated because they can be treated independently.
The horizontal component’s velocity remains constant since there’s no acting acceleration.
The vertical component undergoes constant acceleration due to gravity, denoted as ‘g’, typically valued at 9.81 m/s^2.
Factors such as gravity and directionality can help to determine time of flight, range, maximum height, and specific trajectory points.
Understanding these principles is crucial for solving problems related to two-dimensional objects in motion.