AP Physics 1 Kinematics (Describing Motion) - Does Doubling the Launch Height Double the Distance?

Next Video: https://youtu.be/TI7VnlwhIL4 Previous Video: https://youtu.be/ZAO-mDmNeXc 🎯 FREE AP Physics 1 Semester 1 Review Guide https://free.thephysicsuniverse.com/review 🚀 The Smart Physics Guide A clear and organized study guide with key concepts, concept checks, and common mistakes for AP Physics 1. https://shop.thephysicsuniverse.com/b/smart In this video, we explore a classic projectile motion question: If a cannonball is launched horizontally from a height H, and lands a distance D away — what happens if we double the height of the cannon? Will it land twice as far? We’ll break this problem step-by-step using kinematic equations to understand how height, time, and range are related in horizontal projectile motion. Then we’ll test the result with a real-life experiment using a ramp and carbon paper to measure where the ball lands! 📺 Recommended playlists: AP Physics 1 Kinematics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5mhjj_ffJDmLwlirRj1-q-yG5RF75CXs Thanks for watching!