Is This the Right Approach to Solving Kinematics Problem A?

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The discussion focuses on solving a kinematics problem, specifically question a). The initial approach taken is confirmed as correct, with the next step being to solve for the angle θ. Successfully solving question a) is suggested to provide insight into question b). Participants recommend using trigonometric identities to tackle the quadratic equation involved. The user ultimately reports having figured out both questions.
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The above is my attempt to solve question a), is this right approach? Now all i need to do is solve for theta? Or am i completely off track?

Also, i have no idea how to approach question b). some insight would be helpful... Thanks!
 
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Yes, you have the correct approach. Yes, now solve for θ.

Solving (a) will help you see how to answer (b).
 
thanks, i figured both of them out :)
 
Looks like you're on the right track. Google trigonometric identities to figure out how to solve the quadratic. You'll get two angles as a solution.
 

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