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Activity 1: Uniformly Accelerated Motion (UAM) Horizontal Motion

Objectives:

 Understand the uniformly accelerated motion horizontal motion.

 Solve the given problem of horizontal motion.

Discussion:

A projectile’s horizontal motion is the result of the tendency of any object to persist the motion at a
constant velocity. Since horizontal forces are absent, the projectile continues to be in motion at a
constant horizontal velocity. Here, to keep a projectile moving horizontally, horizontal forces are not
necessary. The horizontal motion of a projectile is independent of its vertical motion.

The motion of a projectile in a horizontal plane, which depends upon the force acting on it, is known as
horizontal motion. It was the great scientist Galileo, who first put forth the independence of the horizontal
and the vertical components of projectile motion in his dialogue on the great world systems.
The horizontal component of the speed of a projectile is constant throughout the flight duration. Since
after launching the projectile, no horizontal force acts on it. This is the reason the projectile travels
horizontally at a constant speed. Let us know how to calculate the distance covered by a projectile. The
equation is Distance = speed × Time or d = vt.

where: v = velocity d = displacement

vf= final velocity t = time
vi = initial velocity a = acceleration
vave = average velocity

Sample Problem:
An airplane from rest accelerates on a runway at 5.50 m/s² for 20.25 s until it finally takes off the ground.
What is the distance covered before takeoff?
Given: a = 5.50 m/s
t = 20.25 s
v i = 0 m/s
Required: d =?
Equation: d = vt + ½ at²
Solution: d = (0 m/s)(20.25 s) + ½ (5.50 m/s²)(20.25 s) ²
Answer: d = 1130 m

Solving the following:

1. A jeepney from rest accelerates uniformly over a time of 3.25 seconds and covers a distance of 15
m. Determine es acceleration of the jeepney?

Given:
Required:
Equation:
Solution:
Answer:

2. A train accelerates to a speed of 20m /s over a distance of 150 m. Determine the acceleration
(assume uniform) of the train.

Given:
Required:
Equation:
Solution:
Answer:
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Activity 2: Uniformly Accelerated Motion (UAM) Vertical Motion

Objectives:

 Understand the uniformly accelerated motion vertical motion.

 Solve the given problem of vertical motion.

Discussion:
Uniformly accelerated motion in vertical motion refers to the scenario where an object moves vertically
under the influence of gravity, experiencing a constant acceleration towards the Earth's center. This
acceleration due to gravity (often denoted as 'g' or a g) near the Earth's surface is approximately 9.8 m/s²
downwards. When an object is released or thrown upwards, its initial velocity may vary, but regardless of
this initial velocity, the acceleration due to gravity acts on it uniformly, causing it to change velocity at a
constant rate. As a result, the object's velocity increases as it moves downwards, while its speed decreases
when moving upwards against gravity until it reaches its highest point, where its vertical velocity
momentarily becomes zero before descending back down.
One common example of uniformly accelerated vertical motion is when an object is dropped from a
certain height. As the object falls freely under the influence of gravity, it accelerates uniformly towards
the ground. The velocity of the object increases steadily over time, and its displacement from the initial
point also increases as a quadratic function of time. This type of motion is essential in various fields,
including physics, engineering, and everyday life, as it helps explain phenomena such as free-fall motion,
the motion of projectiles, and the behavior of objects under gravitational influence. Understanding
uniformly accelerated vertical motion enables scientists and engineers to predict the behavior of falling
objects, design efficient structures, and even plan trajectories for spacecraft and satellites orbiting the
Earth.

Sample Problem:
1. Zed is playing with a ball on top of a building but the ball fell and hits the ground after 2.6
seconds, what is the final velocity of the ball just before it hits the ground and how high is the
building?

Given: a g = -9.8 m/s²

assume v, = 0 m/s
t = 2.6 s
Required: vf =?
h=?

Equation: v f = v i +a g t

Solution: v f = 0 + (-9.8m/s²)(2.6s)

v f = -26m/s

d = v i t + ½a g t ²

h = -d = [ (0m/s)(2.6s) + ½(-9.8 m/s²)(2.6s)²]

h = 33 m

Answer: v f = -26m/s

h = 33 m

Solving the following:

1. In the Philippines tarsier is capable of jumping to a height of 1.5 m in hunting for food.
Determine the takeoff speed of the tarsier.

Given:
Required:
Equation:
Solution:
Answer:

2. The acceleration of gravity on the moon is 1.62 m/s². If a ball is dropped on the moon from a
height of 1.50 m, determine the time for the ball to fall to the surface of the moon.

Given:
Required:
Equation:
Solution:
Answer: