Kinematics: Calculate Time & Velocity of Bomb from 4000m Altitude

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In summary, we have a question about kinematics involving an aircraft flying upwards at 50 ms-¹ at an angle of 30º to the horizontal, and a bomb being released from a height of 4000m with no air resistance. The time taken for the bomb to reach the ground is 31 seconds, and its velocity upon impact is 263 ms-¹. This has been confirmed as correct by another individual.
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i have a question here about kinematics.

1. When a aircraft is 4000m above the ground and flying upwards with a velocity of 50 ms-¹ at an angle of 30º to the horizontal. A bomb is released.Neglecting air resistance, calculate

(a)the time taken by the bomb to reach the ground,
(b)the velocity of the bomb when it strikes the ground.(g=10 ms-²)

(a)h=4000m
vertical component of velocity=25.5
horizontal component of velocity=43.3

s=ut+1/2at²
4000=0+5t²
t=28.5

v=u+at
25=0+10t
t=2.5

t=28.5+2.5
t=31
is it correct?

(b)vertical component of velocity=25.5

v=u+at
=0+10(28.5)
=285 ms-¹

vertical component of velocity=285 ms-¹-25.5 ms-¹=259.5 ms-¹

velocity of bomb, v=(259.5²+43.3²)½
=263 ms-¹

please someone check the answer 4 me.TQ!
 
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Edit: Sorry I misinterpeted your work. Everything looks in order.
 
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Your calculations are correct. The time taken by the bomb to reach the ground is 31 seconds and the velocity of the bomb when it strikes the ground is 263 ms-¹. Great job!
 

1. How do you calculate the time and velocity of a bomb dropped from 4000m altitude?

To calculate the time and velocity of a bomb, you will need to use the kinematic equations. The formula for time is t = √(2h/g), where h is the initial height (4000m) and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²). To find the velocity, you can use the formula v = gt, where g is the same as before and t is the time calculated from the first equation.

2. What is the acceleration due to gravity?

The acceleration due to gravity is a constant value of 9.8 m/s². This means that any object, regardless of its mass, will accelerate towards the ground at a rate of 9.8 meters per second squared.

3. Can the altitude of the bomb affect its time and velocity?

Yes, the altitude of the bomb will affect its time and velocity. The higher the initial altitude, the longer the bomb will take to fall and the greater its velocity will be when it reaches the ground. This is because of the increased potential energy at higher altitudes.

4. How does air resistance affect the calculation of time and velocity?

Air resistance, also known as drag, can affect the calculation of time and velocity by slowing down the bomb's acceleration. This is because air resistance creates a force that acts in the opposite direction of the bomb's motion, making it harder for the bomb to fall at a constant rate. However, for objects with a high density and small surface area, such as a bomb, air resistance is typically negligible.

5. Is it possible to calculate the exact time and velocity of a bomb dropped from 4000m altitude?

In theory, it is possible to calculate the exact time and velocity of a bomb dropped from 4000m altitude using the kinematic equations. However, in reality, there are factors like air resistance, wind, and human error that can affect the accuracy of the calculations. Therefore, the calculated time and velocity may not be exactly the same as the actual values.

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