Ideal Projectile Motion , horizontal and vertical components?

In summary: The ball will hit the wall 14.5 meters above the release point. The horizontal and vertical components of its velocity as it hits the wall are 24.5 m/s and 20.5 m/s respectively.
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Homework Statement



You throw a ball toward a wall with a speed of 32 m/s at an angle of 40.0° above the horizontal directly toward a wall. The wall is 22.0 m from the release point of the ball.


(a) How far above the release point does the ball hit the wall?


(b) What are the horizontal and vertical components of its velocity as it hits the wall?


The Attempt at a Solution



a).
(Ux)* t = Sx
(32cos40)* t = 22
t = 22/(32cos40)

Sy = (Uy)t+0.5(Ay)t^2
= {(32sin40)*[22/(32cos40)]
+0.5*(-9.8)*[22/(32cos40)]}m
= 12.16m i know this is wrong


b)b).
Vx= 32cos40
= 24.513m/s this is correct


(Vy)^2 = (Uy)^2+2(Ay)*(Sy)
= (32sin40)^2+2*(-9.8)*(-12.16)
Vy = 25.72m/s this is wrong

having problems with vertical component and part A to the question
 
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You correctly found the time it hits the wall: t = d/vx = 22/32 cos40

You used the correct formula for height: h = h0 + vyt - .5gt^2 but you forgot to square t!

AM
 
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a).
(Ux)* t = Sx
(32cos40)* t = 22
t = 22/(32cos40)

Sy = (Uy)t+0.5(Ay)t^2
= {(32sin40)*[22/(32cos40)]
+0.5*(-9.8)*[22/(32cos40)]^2}m
-4.9*1.0626
= -5.20679
this still seems to be wrong
 
  • #4
djester555 said:
a).
(Ux)* t = Sx
(32cos40)* t = 22
t = 22/(32cos40)

Sy = (Uy)t+0.5(Ay)t^2
= {(32sin40)*[22/(32cos40)]
+0.5*(-9.8)*[22/(32cos40)]^2}m
-4.9*1.0626
= -5.20679
this still seems to be wrong
I get 14.5 m:

t = 22/32cos40 = 22/24.5 = .90 sec.

h = vyt - .5gt^2 where vy = 32sin40= 20.5 m/s
= 20.5(.90) - .5 x 9.8(.9^2)
= 18.5 - 4.0
= 14.5 m

AM
 

1. What is the ideal projectile motion?

The ideal projectile motion is the motion of an object that is projected into the air and then moves along a curved path under the influence of gravity, with no other external forces acting on it.

2. What are the horizontal and vertical components of ideal projectile motion?

The horizontal component of ideal projectile motion is the motion along the x-axis, which is constant and unaffected by gravity. The vertical component is the motion along the y-axis, which is affected by gravity and follows a parabolic path.

3. How does the angle of projection affect the horizontal and vertical components of ideal projectile motion?

The angle of projection determines the initial velocity and direction of the projectile. The horizontal component is affected by the angle, as it determines the initial velocity in the x-direction. The vertical component is also affected, as the angle determines the initial velocity in the y-direction and the shape of the parabolic path.

4. What is the relationship between the horizontal and vertical components of ideal projectile motion?

The horizontal and vertical components of ideal projectile motion are independent of each other. This means that the horizontal motion does not affect the vertical motion and vice versa. However, both components are affected by the initial velocity and angle of projection.

5. How does air resistance affect ideal projectile motion?

In ideal projectile motion, air resistance is not considered as it is assumed that the object is moving through a vacuum. In reality, air resistance can affect the motion of a projectile by slowing it down and altering its trajectory. This is why the ideal projectile motion is only applicable in theoretical scenarios.

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