Projectile Motion Worksheet
Explore the basics of projectile motion with this Grade 6 science worksheet, covering key concepts like gravity, trajectory, and factors affecting motion.
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Projectile Motion Exploration
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1. Projectile motion is the motion of an object thrown or projected into the air, subject only to the acceleration of .
2. The path a projectile follows is called its .
3. Without air resistance, a projectile will travel in a shape.
4. The force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth is called .
5. Which of the following is an example of projectile motion?
A car driving on a straight road
A ball thrown into a basket
A book sitting on a table
A boat floating on water
6. What is the main force acting on a projectile once it has been launched?
Pushing force
Air resistance
Gravity
Friction
7. Air resistance always helps a projectile travel further.
True
False
8. The angle at which an object is launched affects how far it will travel.
True
False
9. Describe two factors that can affect the trajectory of a projectile.
10. Observe the diagram below, which shows the path of a ball thrown through the air. Label the highest point of the ball's path and draw an arrow indicating the direction of gravity acting on the ball.
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