Physical Education A-Level
Release angle and release height
What Release angle and release height means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Because the shot put release height is greater than landing height, its optimum release angle is below 45°, while a shuttle is struck at a steeper angle.
Topics that use Release angle and release height
- Projectile motion (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Components of projectile motion
- Drag and projectile shape
- Independence of horizontal and vertical motion
- Mass and acceleration response
- Angle of release
- Asymmetric flight paths
- Constant horizontal velocity under zero horizontal force
- Constant vertical acceleration due to gravity
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