Projectile Motion, A study of height and time

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving projectile motion, specifically the trajectory of a rocket launched at 97.0 m/s at an angle of 53.0 degrees. The calculations provided by the user indicate that the rocket reaches a height of 31 meters when it travels 24 meters horizontally, resulting in a clearance of 4.00 meters above a 27.0-meter high wall. However, the user expresses uncertainty about the accuracy of their calculations, suggesting a potential error in their approach or interpretation of the problem.

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A Cutnell and Johnson Physics question illustrates a rocket launch:

A rocket is fired at a speed of 97.0 m/s from ground level, at an angle of 53.0 ° above the horizontal. The rocket is fired toward an 27.0-m high wall, which is located 24.0 m away. The rocket attains its launch speed in a negligibly short period of time, after which its engines shut down and the rocket coasts. By how much does the rocket clear the top of the wall?

My Calculations:

Vo = 97.0 m/s
Theta = 53 degrees
x = 24 m
y = 27 m
Let H illustrate the height of the rocket at point x on the axis.
t = ?
a = -9.80 m/s ^2

Vo sin 53 = Voy = 77.46
Vo cos 53 = Vox = 58.37

x = Vox(t)
t = x/Vox = 24/58.37 = .411 s

H = Voy(t) + .5 a(t^2)

Plug and Chug

H = 77.46(.411) + .5(-9.80)(.411^2) = 31 m

Distance Rocket clears wall = 31m-27m = 4.00 m <-----Incorrect.

Is there a problem with my calculations that I am not understanding?
 
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How do u no ur wrong? Looks ok 2 me unless I am makin exactly the same mistake. Mayb ur lookin under the wrong chapter at the back of the book 4 ur answers!?
 

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