Projectile Motion (Find T with ΔDx, ΔDy, θ, and A?)

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves projectile motion, specifically determining the time of flight for a projectile launched at a 45-degree angle from a height of 1.2 meters with a horizontal displacement of 25.58 meters. The context includes considerations of gravitational acceleration and the absence of air resistance.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relationship between the angle of launch and the components of initial velocity. There is an attempt to clarify the meaning of the vertical displacement and its relevance to the calculations. One participant expresses uncertainty about how to begin solving the problem due to a lack of known velocities.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with some participants providing insights into the relationships between the variables involved. A specific time of 2.34 seconds is suggested by one participant, but verification is requested, indicating that the discussion is still open to further examination and validation of approaches.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working with the assumption that there is no air resistance, and there is some confusion regarding the interpretation of the vertical displacement in relation to the maximum height of the projectile.

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Homework Statement



A projectile is launched at a 45 degree angle 1.2m off the ground. Its horizontal displacement is 25.58m. Assuming no wind resistance or friction or anything like that, how long did the launch take?

horizontal:
ΔDx=25.58m

Vertical:
ΔDy=1.2m
a=9.8m/s^2

θ, or Angle = 45 degrees

Homework Equations



I'm not sure so I'll just list a bunch I think could be relevant.

Standard BIG 4 equations.

V=D/T

a=(Vf-Vi)/t

d=([Vf+Vi]/2)t

The quadratic formula.

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't even know where to begin to be honest, I don't know any speed/velocity.
 
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You know that the angle of launch is 45 degrees, which indicates that both the horizontal and vertical components of the initial velocity are equal.

With the information that you have, you can calculate the initial vertical component of velocity if 1.2m is the maximum height.
 
Oh the maximum height isn't 1.2m, that's the distance above the ground it was launched at.
 
Well then, forget the second part - you can still use the first piece of information I gave you. If my method is correct, then my time is 2.34s. Can you verify that?
 

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