Physics's Lab report question?

Question

Has anyone done the lab experiment on Two dimensional Kinematics? The experiment was a frictionless table that was inclined and we had to give the puck a push (accelerate it) and record the motion of the puck. However, now we have to analyze the horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile. Any suggstions what I can include in my Introduction, I am not sure what the purpose of this lab is?
Please help.Thanks.

Answer 1

I think what they want you connect is that the motions of a projectile are really two things. The horizontal motion across is at a constant velocity (in a no friction environment), but the vertical motion decelerates as it goes upward against the pull of gravity.

Answer 2

we did something similar to that in my physics lab. but usually our intros just had to be like 3-4 sentences. i usually just b.s.'ed it. say something like "in this lab, we will learn/show how the acceleration effects an object's projectile. we will show how to analyze the horizontal and vertical motions of the projectile. we will also learn/show how inclines effect projectile motion."

hope that helps.