Projectile Motion -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Projectile Motion”:

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Question 1: What is projectile motion?

(a) The motion of an object following a curved path under the influence of gravity.
(b) The motion of an object in a straight line with constant speed.
(c) The motion of an object spinning around its axis.
(d) The motion of an object moving in a circular path.

Question 2: What is the horizontal component of velocity in projectile motion?

(a) Zero
(b) It varies during the motion.
(c) Equal to the initial velocity.
(d) Equal to the final velocity.

Question 3: At what point in projectile motion is the vertical component of velocity zero?

(a) At the highest point of the trajectory.
(b) At the initial launch.
(c) At the final landing point.
(d) Throughout the motion.

Question 4: What is the shape of the trajectory of a projectile in the absence of air resistance?

(a) A straight line
(b) A parabola
(c) A circle
(d) An ellipse

Question 5: In projectile motion, what is the relationship between the time of flight for the upward and downward halves of the motion?

(a) The time of flight is the same for both halves.
(b) The time of flight is greater for the upward half.
(c) The time of flight is greater for the downward half.
(d) The time of flight is zero for the upward half.

Question 6: What is the acceleration acting on a projectile in the horizontal direction?

(a) Zero
(b) g (acceleration due to gravity)
(c) The initial velocity of the projectile
(d) The final velocity of the projectile

Question 7: Which of the following factors has the most significant effect on the horizontal range of a projectile?

(a) Initial velocity
(b) Angle of projection
(c) Mass of the projectile
(d) Acceleration due to gravity

Question 8: What is the relationship between the horizontal and vertical components of velocity at the highest point of the trajectory in projectile motion?

(a) They are equal.
(b) The horizontal component is zero.
(c) The vertical component is zero.
(d) They are perpendicular to each other.

Question 9: What is the angle of projection for maximum horizontal range in projectile motion?

(a) 0 degrees
(b) 30 degrees
(c) 45 degrees
(d) 90 degrees

Question 10: What happens to the vertical component of velocity as a projectile rises and falls in projectile motion?

(a) It increases during both ascent and descent.
(b) It decreases during both ascent and descent.
(c) It increases during ascent and decreases during descent.
(d) It decreases during ascent and increases during descent.