Projectile: launching and landing from the same height help me ?

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The discussion revolves around a projectile motion problem involving an athlete who jumps to a height of 2 feet at an angle of 20 degrees. Participants are exploring the athlete's horizontal and vertical velocities immediately after takeoff and just before landing, given that the takeoff and landing heights are the same.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the correct angle to use in calculations and question the equations related to height and velocity. There is an exploration of different equations of motion and their applicability to the problem.

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The discussion includes attempts to clarify the correct parameters and equations to use. Some participants have provided calculations, while others have raised questions about the assumptions made in the problem setup. There is a mix of confirmations and corrections regarding the values used in the calculations.

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Participants are working under the constraints of the problem statement, specifically the height of the jump and the angle of takeoff. There is a focus on ensuring the correct interpretation of the projectile motion equations.

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Homework Statement



If an athlete jumped 2 feet high and left the ground at an angle of 20 degrees with respect to the horizontal, how fast was the athlete going in the forward (positive horizontal) and upward (positive vertical) directions immediately after takeoff? If the height of takeoff was the same as the height of landing, how fast was the athlete going in the horizontal and vertical directions right before landing?

Homework Equations



vx = vcos(thata)
vy = vsin(theta)

Immediately after take off :
vx = 2cos25 = 1.8126
vy = 2sin25 = 0.845

right before landing:

vx = 2cos25 = 1.8126
vy = 2sin25 = -0.845


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Im not sure if my solution is correct can anyone confirm please ?
 
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Angle is 20 not 25. What is the equation for h?
 
rl.bhat said:
Angle is 20 not 25. What is the equation for h?

Sorry i put the wrong theta i took the theta for another problem.

The equation for H is as follows:

http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/34651/2001284047037523326_rs.jpg

So basically what i think its going to be the 2nd one from the Y- Direction Equations?
 
You can use third one. In that Vfy = 0.
 
If i use the third one i will have one unknown which is d

0 = viy^2 + 2ady

dy = -viy^2/2a


dy = -(2sin20)^2/2(32)

dy = 7.3 * 10 ^ 03 ??
 
Here d=2 feet not vi
 
THANKSSS

0 = viy^2 + 2ady

Rearranging :
Viy^2 = -2ady


viy^2 = -2(-32)(2)
viy = 11.3 m/s

At take off:
Vv= 11.3 m/s

At landing:
Vv = -11.3 m/s


Heres the solution after writing it down , all coments are welcomed:

http://aycu37.webshots.com/image/32596/2000992234846000573_rs.jpg
 
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Good!
 
All Credits go to you thanks a lot
 

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