ENGR 215 ~ Dynamics Sections 12.4 – 12.6
Curvilinear Motion: Position
Curvilinear Motion: Velocity
Velocity is tangential to path of travel
Curvilinear Motion: Acceleration
Parametric Functions
Projectile Motion 2-D Horizontal Motion Vertical Motion
Lecture Example 1: Projectile Clown A clown is shot from a cannon at 80 ft/s at a 45° angle into a net 20 ft in the air. –How long does it take before the clown hits the net? –What is his velocity at impact? –How far down range does he travel?