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Ali0086
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Homework Statement
The speed of a projectile when it reaches its maximum height is one-half its speed when it is at half its maximum height. What is the initial projection angle of the projectile?
2. The attempt at a solution
First I tried to find the speed for the max height.
vf2 - vi2 = -2gΔd
vf2 = vi2- 2gΔd
0= vi2- 2gΔd <--- Can someone explain why this must be set to zero?
∴ vi=√(2gh)
After that I did the same for half the height
vf2 - vi2 = -2g(Δd/2)
vf2 = vi2 - g(Δd/2)
0= vi2 - g(Δd/2)
∴ vi2=√(gh)
After reaching this point I'm not really sure how the given information can help give me an angle. I know somehow I'm supposed to break it down into horizontal components but I just can't see it. Any help would be appreciated.