Bullet hits the ground on its return

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The discussion focuses on deriving the speed of a bullet upon its return to the ground, using the equations for upward and downward motion. It highlights that the speed at impact can be expressed as Vo Vt / (Vo^2 + Vt^2)^0.5, where Vo is the initial speed and Vt is the terminal speed. The conversation reveals frustration over the complexity of the problem and a request for clearer formatting to facilitate understanding. Participants are also seeking assistance with a related question (2.12) that references the derived equations. Overall, the thread emphasizes the challenge of solving the problem and the need for collaborative support.
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V^2=Ae^-2kx - g/k (upward motion)
V^2=g/k - Be^2kx (downward motion)

Use the above result to show that , when the bullet hits the ground on its return, the speed will be equal to the expression

Vo Vt / (Vo^2 + Vt^2)^0.5

In which Vo is the initial upward speed and Vt= (mg/C2)^0.5= terminal speed = (g/k)^0.5

This is result allows one to find the fraction of the initial kinetic energy lost through air friction

THIS PROBLEM WILL KILL ME I SPEND DAYS TO SOLVE IT BUT I COULD NOT:(
 
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Can you put this question in a more formatted manner? It's rather hard to follow which is probably why people are viewing but not repsonding...
 
this is may be more clear.
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Yes i did 2.12 .. I proved *the equations*!
 
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