Projectile Motion - Studying Physics

NGSS Practice: Describe, measure, estimate, and/or graph quantities (e.g., area, volume, weight, time) to address a scientific question. [1]

Question: At what angle do have to set the cannon in order to hit the target?

Structured Inquiry Directions:

1. Do NOT change the height of the pedestal canon.
2. Do NOT move the target
3. Change the angle of the cannon until the cannonball hits the target when fired.

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[1] - Grades 3-5 (Extend quantitative measurements to a variety of physical properties and using computation and mathematics to analyze data and compare alternative design solutions.)