Physic's projectile motion assignment

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The forum discussion focuses on a physics projectile motion assignment involving a projectile launched from point A, covering a horizontal distance of 28 meters in 1.4 seconds. Key calculations include determining the horizontal velocity, vertical component of launch velocity, maximum height, and the overall launch velocity with vector diagrams. The equations used include kinematic formulas such as \(s = ut + \frac{1}{2}gt^2\) and \(v = u + at\), which are essential for solving the problems presented.

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Homework Statement


a projectile is launched from a point A and travels a horizontal distance of 28m. it spends a total time of 1.4 seconds in the air.
(a) calculate the horizontal velocity of the projectile.
(b)what is the magnitude and direction of the projectile's velocity at point B. Give reasons.
(c)determine the vertical componenet of the projectile's launch velocity.
(d) work out the maximum height that the projectile reached.
(e) finally, calculate the magnitude and direction of the projectile's launch velocity. show all your working including an appropriate vector diagram.


Homework Equations


2as=v2-u2
s=ut +1/2gt2
v=u +at


The Attempt at a Solution


(a) and (b)
 
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