http://www.ck12.org Chapter 4. Motion and Forces
by gravity.Explore More
Play the game at the following URL by shooting the cannon at a stationary target. Experiment with three vari-
ables—cannon power, height of barrel, and angle of barrel—until you find at least three different combinations of
variables that allow the cannon ball to hit the target. Record the values for the three combinations of variables. Then
summarize what you learned by doing the activity.
http://www.science-animations.com/support-files/projektielbeweging.swf
Review
- What is projectile motion? When does it occur?
- How might knowledge of projectile motion help you shoot baskets in basketball?