Experiment Mb-19
Launch Angle Trajectory
Description: A
spring-loaded gun releases a ball with the same initial velocity on each launch.
The launch angle is varied to show the effect of launch angle on the range of
travel. Conditions for maximum range can be demonstrated. Also, two different
launch angles can be shown for smaller ranges. This demonstration is often used
with a target at a different height than the ball's initial height. Click here
for a computerized version of the experiment.
Spring-loaded
gun. Note that there is a protractor attached to the gun to easily position
the gun at a given angle.
One
method of attaching the gun to the lecture bench.
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