Welcome back to Sumit Sharma Classes! In this third lecture on Motion in a Plane, we will dive deeper into key concepts like projectile motion, relative velocity, and uniform circular motion. If you missed the previous lectures, make sure to check them out to build a strong foundation.
Projectile motion is a classic example of two-dimensional motion where an object moves under the influence of gravity alone.
Path of a Projectile: Parabolic trajectory.
Horizontal Motion: Uniform velocity (no acceleration).
Vertical Motion: Accelerated motion due to gravity (a = g = 9.8 m/s²).
Time of Flight (T):
T=2usinθgT=g2usinθMaximum Height (H):
H=u2sin2θ2gH=2gu2sin2θHorizontal Range (R):
R=u2sin2θgR=gu2sin2θ*(Maximum range at θ = 45°)*
A ball is thrown at 20 m/s at an angle of 30°. Find its time of flight, maximum height, and range.
Relative velocity helps us understand the motion of an object with respect to another moving object.
V⃗AB=V⃗A−V⃗BVAB=VA−VB
Where:
Vₐ = Velocity of object A
Vᵦ = Velocity of object B
Vₐᵦ = Velocity of A relative to B
If a boat moves at 10 km/h in still water and the river flows at 5 km/h, find the boat’s resultant velocity when moving:
Downstream (Same direction) → 15 km/h
Upstream (Opposite direction) → 5 km/h
When an object moves in a circular path at constant speed, it undergoes uniform circular motion (UCM).
Centripetal Force (F_c): Keeps the object moving in a circle.
Fc=mv2rFc=rmv2Angular Velocity (ω):
ω=vr=2πTω=rv=T2πTime Period (T): Time for one complete revolution.
A car moves in a circular track of radius 50 m at 20 m/s. Find its centripetal acceleration.
Understanding motion in a plane is crucial for mastering physics. In this lecture, we covered:
✅ Projectile Motion (Equations & Applications)
✅ Relative Velocity (2D Motion)
✅ Uniform Circular Motion (Centripetal Force & Angular Velocity)
For detailed explanations, numerical problems, and live demonstrations, join us at Sumit Sharma Classes, Dhakoli Zirakpur.