A study of the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion using multiple-flash photography

Date of Publication

1985

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Teaching Major in Physics

Subject Categories

Education | Physics

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Adviser

Melecio Deauna

Defense Panel Chair

Alberto Campos

Defense Panel Member

Bee Ching Ong
Reuben Quiroga

Abstract/Summary

This study attempted to construct a low-cost projectile apparatus that will be used to produce photographs showing the similarities of the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion to the motion of a body moving at constant velocity and to an object that accelerates uniformly using multiple-flash photography. Several pictures showing the following motions were taken and analyzed: 1. projectile motion (special case) 2. free-fall and constant velocity motions combined 3. free-fall and projectile motions combined 4. constant-velocity and projectile motions combined 5. constant-velocity, free-fall and projectile motions combined. Results of the study showed that within the limits of the accuracy of the measurements made, the following theoretical principles governing projectile motion were confirmed: 1. That the horizontal component of projectile motion and the motion of a body moving at constant velocity are similar and, 2. That the vertical component of projectile motion and the motion of a freely-falling body are identical. The study also showed that accurate results can be obtained using an improvised apparatus.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG01483

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

58 leaves; 28 cm.

Keywords

Photography -- Scientific applications; Physical instruments

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