Projectile Motion of Apple Core from a Tree

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In summary, projectile motion is the motion of an object through the air, influenced by factors such as initial velocity, launch angle, air resistance, and gravity. Horizontal and vertical motion play a role in projectile motion, with the horizontal motion being constant and the vertical motion being affected by gravity. The range of a projectile can be calculated using a formula involving the initial velocity, launch angle, and acceleration due to gravity. The maximum height reached by a projectile can also be calculated using a similar formula, assuming the object is launched from ground level and lands at the same height.
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A child sitting in a tree throws his apple core from where he is perched (4.0 m high) with a velocity of 5.0 m/s [35o above the horizontal], and it hits the ground right next to his friend.
a) How long is it before the apple core hits the ground?
b) How far from the base of the tree will the apple core land?
c) What is the velocity of the apple core on impact?
 
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Related to Projectile Motion of Apple Core from a Tree

What is projectile motion?

Projectile motion is the motion of an object through the air, under the force of gravity. It is a combination of horizontal and vertical motion, where the object moves along a curved path called a parabola.

What factors affect projectile motion?

The factors that affect projectile motion include the initial velocity, the angle at which the object is launched, the air resistance, and the force of gravity.

What is the difference between horizontal and vertical motion in projectile motion?

Horizontal motion is the motion of an object in a horizontal direction, while vertical motion is the motion of an object in a vertical direction. In projectile motion, the horizontal motion is constant, while the vertical motion is affected by the force of gravity.

How is the range of a projectile calculated?

The range of a projectile is calculated using the formula R = (v²sin2θ)/g, where R is the range, v is the initial velocity, θ is the launch angle, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

What is the maximum height reached by a projectile?

The maximum height reached by a projectile is calculated using the formula h = (v²sin²θ)/2g, where h is the maximum height, v is the initial velocity, θ is the launch angle, and g is the acceleration due to gravity. This formula assumes that the object is launched from ground level and lands at the same height.

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