Code Number: 1D60.90

Demo Title: Gravitational Acceleration vs Horizontal Velocity

Condition: Good

Principle: Projectile Motion

Area of Study: Mechanics

Equipment: 

Computer with Internet.

Procedure:

The computer simulations of "Newton's Cannon" will give you some idea of escape velocity and launch angle.

References:

  • Paul Hewitt, "Answer to May 2018 Figuring Physics", TPT, Vol. 56, #6, Sept. 2018, p. 402.
  • Carl E. Mungan, "Orbital Speed of a Satellite Due to Gravity", TPT, Vol. 56, #6, Sept. 2018, p. 339.
  • John. S. Jurcevic, "Learning Projectile Motion with the Computer Game 'Scorched 3D'", TPT, Vol. 46, #1, Jan. 2008, p. 48.
  • Paul Hewitt, "Figuring Physics: Long Cannon", TPT, Vol. 45, #8, Nov. 2007, p. 474.
  • S. K. Bose, "Projectiles in Circular Orbits", TPT, Vol. 29, #9, Dec. 1991, p. 568.
  • Paul Hewitt, "Figuring Physics", TPT, Vol. 24, #9, Dec. 1986, p. 568.
  • Don. C. Kelly, "Falling Satellite", AJP, Vol. 31, #5, May 1963, p. 394.

Newton's Cannon Simulation

Newton's Cannon

Projectile Orbits and Satellite Orbits