03/04/2023, 03:42 Chapter 03 Prelecture Assignment

Chapter 03 Prelecture Assignment

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Prelecture Feedback Question Chapter 3

Part A
What section of your assigned reading did you find the most confusing? What concepts would you like the instructor to
explain in lecture? What material was most interesting?

ANSWER:

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I found the part about vectors to be the most difficult. I would

appreciate more help understanding how calculus is used to relate
position, velocity, and acceleration. I found the practical applications
of position, velocity, and acceleration to be really cool, like how
they're used in designing vehicles or understanding the physics of
sports.

Submitted, grade pending

Prelecture Concept Question 3.01

Part A
For general projectile motion, which of the following best describes the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity?
Assume air resistance is negligible.
ANSWER:

The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity continually decreases.

The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity continually increases.

The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity initially decreases and then increases.

The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity remains a nonzero constant.

The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity is zero.

Correct

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Prelecture Concept Question 3.02

Part A
For general projectile motion, which of the following best describes the horizontal component of a projectile's
acceleration? Assume air resistance is negligible.
ANSWER:

The horizontal component of a projectile's acceleration continually increases.

The horizontal component of a projectile's acceleration is zero.

The horizontal component of a projectile's acceleration initially decreases and then increases.

The horizontal component of a projectile's acceleration continually decreases.

The horizontal component of a projectile's acceleration remains a nonzero constant.

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.03

Part A
For general projectile motion, which of the following best describes the vertical component of a projectile's acceleration?
Assume air resistance is negligible.

ANSWER:

The vertical component of a projectile's acceleration continually decreases.

The vertical component of a projectile's acceleration continually increases.

The vertical component of a projectile's acceleration remains a nonzero constant.

The vertical component of a projectile's acceleration initially decreases and then increases.

The vertical component of a projectile's acceleration is zero.

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.04

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Part A
At what angle, above the horizon, should a cannon be fired in order for the cannon ball to obtain the greatest horizontal
range? Assume air resistance is negligible.
ANSWER:

The cannon should be fired at an angle of 30° above the horizon.

The cannon should be fired at an angle of 45° above the horizon.

The cannon should be fired vertically, at an angle of 90° above the horizon.

The cannon should be fired at an angle of 60° above the horizon.

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.05

Part A
A player kicks a soccer ball in a high arc toward the opponent's goal. When the soccer ball reaches its maximum height,
how does its speed at this point compare to its initial speed? Assume air resistance is negligible.
ANSWER:

The speed at its highest point cannot be determined unless the angle at which the soccer ball is kicked is
known.

The speed at its highest point is equal to its initial speed.

The speed at its highest point is less than its initial speed.

The speed at its highest point is zero.

The speed at its highest point is greater than its initial speed.

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.06

Part A
A football player kicks a football in a field goal attempt. When the football reaches its maximum height, what is the
relationship between the direction of the velocity and acceleration vectors? Assume air resistance is negligible.

ANSWER:

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At the maximum height, the velocity and acceleration vectors are perpendicular to each other.

At the maximum height, the velocity and acceleration vectors are parallel to each other.

At the maximum height, both the velocity and acceleration vectors are zero.

At the maximum height, the velocity and acceleration vectors point in opposite directions.

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.07

Part A
For a projectile launched horizontally, which of the following best describes the horizontal component of a projectile's
velocity? Assume air resistance is negligible.

ANSWER:

The horizontal component of the projectile's velocity initially decreases and then increases.

The horizontal component of the projectile's velocity continually decreases.

The horizontal component of the projectile's velocity remains a nonzero constant.

The horizontal component of the projectile's velocity continually increases.

The horizontal component of the projectile's velocity is zero.

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.08

   

Part A
     For a projectile launched horizontally, which of the following best describes the downward component of a projectile's
velocity? Assume air resistance is negligible.    

ANSWER:

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         The downward component of the projectile's velocity is zero.        

         The downward component of the projectile's velocity remains a nonzero constant.        

         The downward component of the projectile's velocity continually increases.        

         The downward component of the projectile's velocity initially decreases and then increases.        

         The downward component of the projectile's velocity continually decreases.        

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.09

Part A
A red water balloon is thrown horizontally from the top of a bridge. At the same instant, a yellow water balloon is dropped
off the bridge from the same height. Compare the time of fall for the two balloons. Assume air resistance is negligible.

ANSWER:

The red water balloon hits the ground first.

The time of fall depends on the amount of water placed in each of the balloons.

The yellow balloon hits the ground first.

The two balloons hit the ground at the same time.

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.10

Part A
A pilot releases a package from a plane flying horizontally at a constant speed. When the package reaches the ground
below, what is the horizontal location of the plane with respect to the package? Assume air resistance is negligible.

ANSWER:

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The location of the plane with respect to the package will depend on the initial height of the plane when the
package was released.

The plane will be located behind the package.

The plane will be located directly above the package.

The plane will be located ahead of the package.

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.11

Part A
An object moves in a circular path at a constant speed. What is the relationship between the directions of the object's
velocity and acceleration vectors?
ANSWER:

The velocity and acceleration vectors are perpendicular.

The velocity and acceleration vectors point in the same direction.

The velocity vector points toward the center of the circular path. The acceleration is zero.

The velocity and acceleration vectors point in opposite directions.

The velocity vector points in a direction tangent to the circular path. The acceleration is zero.

Correct

Prelecture Concept Question 3.12

Part A
A swimmer is determined to cross a river that flows due south with a strong current. Initially, the swimmer is on the west
bank desiring to reach a camp directly across the river on the opposite bank. In which direction should the swimmer
head?

ANSWER:

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The swimmer should swim due north.

The swimmer should swim northeast.

The swimmer should swim due east.

The swimmer should swim south.

The swimmer should swim southeast.

Correct

Score Summary:
Your score on this assignment is 88.5%.
You received 11.5 out of a possible total of 13 points.

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