Pd 2
4/4/19
Nerf Gun Lab
Obj:
To determine the Vx , Vy and V of the projectile.
Data:
Trial
∆x (m)
∆y (m)
1
5.8 m
1.27 m
2
4.5 m
1.27 m
3
7.1 m
1.27 m
Results:
∆x
t
Vx
Vy
V
5.8 m
0.51s
11.4 m/s
5 m/s
12.5m/s
Calculations:
∆x
t
Vx
Vy
V
5.8 m + 4.5 m +
7.1 m/3
√2(1.27
m)/9.8m/s2
5.8 m/ 0.51 s
0+(9.8m/s2)(0.51s
)
√(11.4
m/s)2+(5 m/s)2
Conclusion:
It was proven that the Vx= 11.4 m/s , Vy = 5 m/s and V= 12.5 m/s