t = 2(Voy)/g
Definition
The equation t = 2(Voy)/g represents the time it takes for a projectile to complete its trajectory and return to its initial height. It is derived from the kinematic equations and depends on the initial vertical velocity (Voy) and acceleration due to gravity (g).
Analogy
Imagine you are throwing a ball straight up into the air. The time it takes for the ball to reach its highest point and fall back down is like the time of flight in projectile motion. Just like how you need to know how fast you throw the ball up and how strong gravity pulls it down, this equation helps us calculate how long a projectile stays in the air.
Related terms
Voy (Initial vertical velocity): The initial upward speed given to a projectile when launched.
g (Acceleration due to gravity): The rate at which objects accelerate towards Earth's surface under the influence of gravity.
Trajectory: The path followed by a projectile or object in motion through space.
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