Giancoli Physics Help: Projectile Motion Problems and Solutions

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The discussion revolves around projectile motion problems from Giancoli's Physics textbook, specifically focusing on calculating distances, time of flight, and velocity components for various projectile scenarios.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster outlines multiple projectile motion problems, seeking assistance with calculations involving angles, initial speeds, and heights. Some participants suggest breaking down the problems into component forms and using kinematic equations. Others express confusion about specific calculations, particularly in question 1.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different methods to approach the problems. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of component forms and kinematic equations, but there is no clear consensus on how to proceed with the calculations.

Contextual Notes

The original poster is working within the constraints of AP Physics 201 and is specifically referencing problems from the 5th Edition of Giancoli's textbook. There is an indication of uncertainty regarding the application of concepts and calculations in projectile motion.

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hey all!
i've been visiting this forums frm a long time n really the examples here helped me a lot in past.

well now i need some real help!...
im taking AP physics 201 n it Giancoli's 5th Edition.

i need help reagrding projectile motion..?
so I am stating my problem , it seasy tho :frown: but I am not getting them.
i hope n e one can volunteer to help. :smile:

1: A shot-putter throws the shot with an initial speed of 14 m/s at 40 deg angle to the horizontal.Calculate the horizontal distance traveld by the shot if it leaves the athelete's hand at a height of 22.2 m above the ground.

2:A pojectile is shot from the edge of a cliff 125 m above ground level with an initial speed of 105 m/s at an angle of 37.0 deg with the horizontal.(a) dertermine the time taken by the projectile to hit point P at ground level.(b) Determine the range X of the projectile as measured from the base of the cliff.At the instant just before the projectile hits point P, find (c) the horizontal and vertical components of its velocity,(d) the magnitude of the velocity and (e) the angle made by the velocity vector with the horizontal.

3: A ball is thrown horizontally from the top of a cliff with initial speed Vo(at t=0). At any moment, its direction of motion makes an angle (theta) to the horizontal. Derive a formula for (theta) as a function of time,t as the ball follows a projectile's path.

I will highly apppreciate for a help..please!
ViviCa~
 
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what have you done?
 
split the problems into componet form
[tex]Vo*cos\alpha[/tex]=x
[tex]Vo*sin\alpha[/tex]=y

then just use your basic kinematic equations
 
hmmm how would u do question 1??

Sin 40= opp/14?
Opposite side = 10 m/sec

So horizontal velocity is 10 m/sec

im lost...
 

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