Need help finding initial minimum speed

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The discussion focuses on calculating the minimum initial speed and angle for a bale ejector system in a baler, specifically to achieve a target position 8 feet high and 16 feet behind the ejector. The motion is modeled using the equation r(t)=(v_{o}*cosΘ*t)i + [h + (v_{o}*sinΘ*t) - 16t^{2}]j. The key to solving the problem lies in setting the ejector at the origin and using the target coordinates to create two equations involving the variables v0, t, and θ, which can be manipulated to eliminate t and derive a relationship between v0 and θ.

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Homework Statement


A bale ejector consists of two variable-speed belts at the end of a baler. Its purpose is to toss bales into a trailing wagon. In loading the back of a wagon, a bale must be thrown to a position 8 feet above and 16 feet behind the ejector. Find the minimum initial speed of the bale and the corresponding angle at which it must be ejected from the baler.


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[tex]r(t)=(v_{o}*cos\Theta*t)i + [h + (v_{o}*sin\Theta*t) - 16t^{2}]j[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


Unfortunately the very beginning is where I'm stuck. I have two unknown that I am asked to solve (minimum initial velocity and the angle) and not sure how to start solving this. Could someone give me a nudge in the right direction on how to start?
 
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I would start by placing the ejector at the origin so h = 0, and the "reverse ejection" direction in the positive x direction. So your target is at x = 16, y = 8. Then if you set x = 16, y = 8 you will have two equations in three variables, v0, t, and [itex]\theta[/itex]. If you eliminate t between them that should give you an equation with v0 and [itex]\theta[/itex] to work with.
 

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