S9 Q4 Week 2

Science - Grade 9 Learner Activity Sheets Quarter 4 – Week 2: Components of Projectile
Motion
First Edition, 2021
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Development Team of the Learners’ Activity Sheets
Writer: Anni Grace C. Macalalag
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Jean B. Ramirez, Science Education Program Supervisor
WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Science 9, Quarter 4, Week 2
COMPONENTS OF PROJECTILE MOTION
Name: ____________________________________________ Section: ___________________________
Most Essential Learning Competency
Investigate the relationship between the angle of release and the height and range of the
projectile. (S9FE-IVa-35)
Learning Objectives
After going through this learning activity, learners are expected to:
1. show the independence of horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion;

and
2. identify examples of projectile motion and answer a variety of problems related to a
projectile.
Time Allotment: 4 hours
Key Concepts
• Projectile motion is the motion of an object thrown or projected into the air. The curved
path you noticed in this motion naturally happens when an object moves in two
dimensions – having both horizontal and vertical motion of components, acted by gravity
only.
• In projectile motions, objects follow a curved trajectory which is parabolic. The initial
launch force no longer acts on the projectile and only the force of gravity remains acting
on it. Thus, projectiles that follow a parabolic path due to the downward pull of the
gravity shows that uniform horizontal motion is independent from the non-uniform
vertical motion.
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Author: Anni Grace C. Macalalag
School/Station: Taligaman National High School
Division: Butuan City
Email address: annigrace.macalalag@deped.gov.ph
Figure 1. A curved trajectory which is complete parabolic.
Source: Adapted from Science 9
Learner’s Module
• All projectiles regardless of its path, will always follow these principles:
1. Projectiles always maintain a constant horizontal velocity (neglecting air
resistance).
2. Projectiles always experience a constant acceleration along the axis where the
constant
2 net force is
directed to. There is a constant vertical acceleration of 9.8m/s , downward
(neglecting air resistance) for projectiles on air. For projectiles on inclined surfaces,
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the constant “vertical” acceleration will be smaller than 9.8m/s .
3. The horizontal and “vertical” motions are completely independent of each other.
Therefore, horizontal and vertical motion can be treated separately.
• The time it takes from an object to be projected and land is called the time of flight. This
depends on the initial velocity of the projectile and the angle of projection. When the
projectile reaches a vertical velocity of zero, this is the maximum height of the projectile
and then gravity will take over and accelerate the object downward. The horizontal
displacement of the projectile is called the range of the projectile and depends on the
initial velocity of the object.
• Projectile motion and the trajectory it follow is the initial launch angle. This angle can be
anywhere from 0 to 90 degrees. The angle at which the object is launched dictates the
range, height, and time of flight it will experience while in projectile motion. It shows
different paths for the same object launched at the same initial velocity at different launch
angles.
Activity 1. Motion in Two Dimensions
Objective: Show the independence of horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion.
What you need: Paper and pen
What to do:
Analyze the two (2) figures and concept given and answer the guide questions.
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Consider a cannonball launched by a cannon from the top of a very high cliff. Suppose that
the cannonball is launched horizontally with no upward angle whatsoever and with an initial
speed of 20 m/s. If there were no gravity, the cannonball would continue in motion at
20 m/s in the horizontal direction. Yet in actuality, gravity causes the cannonball to
accelerate downwards at a rate of 9.8 m/s 2. This means that the vertical velocity is changing
by 9.8 m/s every second. If a vector diagram (showing the velocity of the cannonball at 1-
second intervals of time) is used to represent how the x- and y-components of the velocity of
the cannonball is changing with time, then x- and y- velocity vectors could be drawn and their
magnitudes labeled. The lengths of the vector arrows are representative of the magnitudes of
that quantity. Such a diagram is shown in the next page.
Figure 1. A cannon launching a ball from the top of a cliff.

Source: https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/vectors/Lesson -2 /Horizontal -and -Vertical -
Components -of-Velocity
Table 1a. Illustration of how the x- and y- component of velocity vary with time.
Time in seconds Horizontal Velocity Vertical Velocity
0s 20 m/s, right 0
1s 20 m/s, right 9.8 m/s, down
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But what if the projectile is launched upward at an angle to the horizontal? How would the
horizontal and vertical velocity values change with time? This time an object launched
upward with a velocity of 75.7 m/s at an angle of 15 degrees above the horizontal. For such
an initial velocity, the object would initially be moving 19.6 m/s, upward and 73.1 m/s,
rightward.
Figure 2. A cannon launching a ball upward from the top of a cliff.

Source:https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/vectors/Lesson-2/Horizontal-and-
Vertical-Components-of-Velocity
Table 1b. Illustration of how the x- and y- component of velocity vary with time.
Time in seconds Horizontal Velocity Vertical Velocity
0s 73.1 m/s, right 19.6 m/s, up
1s 73.1 m/s, right 9.8 m/s, up
2s 73.1 m/s, right 0 m/s
3s 73.1 m/s, right 9.8 m/s, down
Guide Questions:
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Q1. What have you observed on the horizontal velocity of the object in Figure 1 and 2 through
change of time? ______________________________________________________________________________
Q2. What have you observed on the vertical velocity of the object in Figure 1 and 2 through
change of time? ______________________________________________________________________________
Q3. What important concept do the diagram and the tables convey?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Scoring Rubric for Q3.
3 2 1
Explanations are Explanations are Explanations are
conceptually correct conceptually correct conceptually
and complete. and incomplete. incorrect.
Activity 2. Let us Try to Find Out
Objective: Cite examples of projectile motion and answer a variety of problems related to a
projectile.
What you need: Paper and pen
What to do:
1. Mark check if the given situation shows projectile motion.
An airplane during take-off.
A basketball thrown towards a basket.
A bullet shot out of a gun.
A moving car towards a garage.
A ball dropped out of an airplane.
A running boy towards his mom.
2. A projectile is launched. Assuming that air resistance is negligible, identify the following
statements if its true or false.
a. Any object upon which the only acting force is the force of gravity is called a projectile.
b. The projectile problem involves constant velocity along the horizontal direction and
constant acceleration along the vertical direction.
c. The vertical component of the velocity of the projectile is constant.
d. The path of a projectile is a parabola.
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3. Study the picture below and answer the guide questions:
Figure 4. An archer hitting a target.

Source: https://www.ck12.org/physics/projectile-motion/lesson/Projectile-
Motion-MS-PS/
Guide Questions:
Q1. Why do you think the archer aims his arrow a little bit above the target?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Q2. Do you think the archer will hit the target if he aims at it directly? Why? And why not?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Scoring Rubric for Q1 and Q2.

3 2 1
Explanations are Explanations are Explanations are
conceptually correct conceptually correct conceptually
and complete. and incomplete. incorrect.
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Reflection
How is the concept of projectile motion used in real life? Cite at least two examples.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Scoring Rubric:
Points Description
3 Gives at least 2 examples of projectile motion used in real life.
2 Gives at least 1 example of projectile motion used in real life.
1 Gives an answer but is not accurately stated.
References
Alvarez, Liza A., Angeles, Dave G., Apurada, Hernan L., Carmona, Ma. Pilar P., Lahora, Oliver A.,
Marcaida, Judith F., Olarte, Ma. Regaela A., Osorio, Estrella C., Paningbatan, Digna C.,
Rosales, Marivic S., Delos Santos, Ma. Teresa B. Science-Grade 9 Learner’s Module. Pasig
City: Department of Education, 2014.
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/vectors/Lesson-2/Horizontal-and-Vertical-
Components-of-Velocity
https://nuffieldfoundation.org/sites/default/files/files/FSMA%20Projectile%20problems%20stu
dent.pdf https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/projectile-motion
http://www.problemsphysics.com/mechanics/projectile/projectile_concept_answer.html
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Activity 2. Let’s Try to Find Out
1.)
An airplane during take-off.
A basketball thrown towards a basket. ✔
A bullet shot out of a gun. ✔
A moving car towards a garage.
A package dropped out of an airplane. ✔
A running boy towards his mom.
2.) a. True b. True c.False d. True
Answers to GuideQuestions:
Q1. Because in this way, the target will be hit. When the archer releases the bowstring, the
arrow will be flung forward toward the top of the target and the force of gravity pulls the
arrow down. The two forces combined to move in a curved and pathhit the target.
Q2. No, when you aim at the target directly, the arrow will follow a curved path down the
target without hitting it.
Activity 1. Motion in Two Dimensions
Answers to Guide Questions:
Q1. The horizontal velocity of figure 1 andremains
2 constant.
Q2. The vertical velocity of figure 1 and 2 changes by 9.8m/s every second.
Q3. The important concept depicted in Figure 2 is that the horizontal velocity remains
constantduring the trajectory and the vertical velocity changes by 9.8 m/s every second. The
numerical information in bothfigures and tablefurther illustrate the two key principles of
projectile motion- there is a horizontal velocity that is constant and a verticalelocity
v that
changes by 9.8 m/s each second.
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Science - Grade 9 Learner Activity Sheets Quarter 4 – Week 2: Components of Projectile

First Edition, 2021

Development Team of the Learners’ Activity Sheets

Writer: Anni Grace C. Macalalag

Regional Validators: Edna E. Trinidad, EdD

Division Validators: Jean B. Ramirez Marilou S. Paler

Management Team: Marilou B. Dedumo, PhD, CESO V, Schools Division Superintendent

WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

COMPONENTS OF PROJECTILE MOTION

Name: __________________ Section: _

Most Essential Learning Competency

1. show the independence of horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion;

Time Allotment: 4 hours

Activity 1. Motion in Two Dimensions

What you need: Paper and pen

Figure 1. A cannon launching a ball from the top of a cliff.

Figure 2. A cannon launching a ball upward from the top of a cliff.

Activity 2. Let us Try to Find Out

What you need: Paper and pen

Figure 4. An archer hitting a target.

Scoring Rubric for Q1 and Q2.

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