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Projectiles – Motion in 2 dimensions

In this activity, balls are released from rest at the top of a ramp so that they run across a table and land on the floor. The aim is to predict the position of the landing point.

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    Projectiles - Motion in 2 dimensions (notes for teachers)

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    Projectiles - Motion in 2 dimensions (video)

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