Tennis Ball Trajectory
Safety Warnings
Warning: Projectile Hazard
Purpose
Demonstrates the predictability of projectile motion. Students observe how launch angle affects range and trajectory shape, reinforcing independence of horizontal and vertical motion components.
Figure 1:
Spring-loaded tennis ball launcher with Johnson angle locator, clamped to the bench. Pull back the black handle to cock the trigger, load the ball, and fire.
Equipment
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