Projectile Motion: Calculating Range, Maximum Height, Speed & Angle

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The discussion revolves around a projectile motion problem involving calculations related to range, maximum height, speed, and angle just before impact. The original poster shares their findings on the maximum height and range but seeks assistance with the remaining parts of the problem.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the components of velocity, with some focusing on the horizontal and vertical components at a specific time. Questions arise regarding how to calculate the final vertical velocity and the implications of the parabolic trajectory on the calculations.

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Some participants have provided insights into the relationships between the components of velocity and the effects of acceleration on the projectile's motion. There is an ongoing exploration of how to approach the calculations for speed and angle just before impact, with various interpretations being considered.

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Participants note that the problem is constrained by the information provided in the question, which may limit the approaches available for solving parts c) and d).

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Urgent! projectile motion

Heyy every1
Q Exactly 2.7s after a projectile is fired into the air from the ground ,it is observed to have a velocity v = (8.8i+4.5 j) m/s where the x-axis is horizontal and the y-axis is positive upward .
a)Determine the horizontal range of the projectile
b)Determine the maximum height above the ground
c)Determine the speed of motion just above the projectile strikes the ground .
d)Determine the angle of the motion just before the projectile strikes the ground .

I managed to do the first two parts where max height is 49m and range is 56 m .Bt i do not noe how to go abt the c) and d) part
 
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What is horizontal component of the velocity? What is the vertical component of final velocity?
 


well i was able to calaculate the max height and range using horizontal velocity to be 8.8 and vertical final velocity as 4.5 at 2.7 s .This much information only was given n the question tht s why i m confused
 


For d), knowing the horizontal and vertical components of initial velocity should help you. You know that the trajectory is parabolic and so just prior to impact, use the condition,-v_{fy} \hat{y} = v_{oy} \hat{y}.
 


Horizontal velocity(i component) remains constant since no forces acting on it.
Vertically(j component) there is negative acceleration.
Sketch a graph of velocity vs. time. Upward as positive.
Δv/Δt is constant. You can find initial vertical velocity from acceleration equation.

Speed it the vector sum of vertical and horizontal velocity.

Angle of projection is just the tangent of vertical and horizontal velocity.
 
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