Projectile Motion Bomb Question

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving projectile motion, specifically calculating the initial velocity and maximum height of a mortar shell. The shell, weighing 120.5 kg, can be projected 5321 m at a 45° angle. The calculated initial velocity is 229 m/s, and the maximum height reached is 1338 m. The user suggests using the range formula and the maximum height formula for verification. The conversation seeks confirmation of these calculations and methods.
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Homework Statement



(b) A power hungry megalomaniac obtains mortar bomb capability. The device could fire 120.5kg mortar shells a maximum distance of 5321m when projected at 45° to the horizontal. What would the velocity of the shell be as it left the muzzle of the device?

(c) What was the maximum height reached by the shell?

Homework Equations



S=Ut + 1/2at^2
v^2=u^2 +2as
v=u+at

where s=distance, u=initial velocity, a= acceleration and t=time

The Attempt at a Solution



t=16.4s
u=229m/s
maximum height=1338m

Can anyone help me check if the solution is right. Thks
 
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just use the range formula , i.e R = u2 sin 2\theta / g

and max ht = u2 sin 2 \theta / 2g
 
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