How to 'Scale Down' Projectile Motion One of the myths they looked at was the bus jumping over a gap in the road from the movie Speed.

Physics and Python stuff. Most of the videos here are either adapted from class lectures or solving physics problems. I really like to use numerical calculations without all the fancy programming ...

Physics and Python stuff. Most of the videos here are either adapted from class lectures or solving physics problems. I really like to use numerical calculations without all the fancy programming ...

Oblique Projectile Motion Oblique motion occurs when an object is thrown at an angle, meaning it has both horizontal and vertical velocity.

The textbooks say that the maximum range for projectile motion (with no air resistance) is 45 degrees. How do you get this? Here we go.

That means that the best way to launch a high-altitude projectile is to send it flying at a 90-degree angle to the ground—straight up.

They are varying the initial angles and velocities to hit a target distance. Take advantage of student interest with the following strategies to help you integrate Angry Birds into your instruction.

Here's how I explained the concept of "angle of descent" back in 2006. But here's the bit that justifies Dawson's explanation of projectile motion.

Key concepts Physics Motion Gravity Resistance Angles Introduction Have you ever seen a long, game-winning pass in a football game, a baseball player throw in a ball from way out in the outfield ...