Projectile Motion: Finding Velocity and Speed with 2-D Kinematics and Calculus

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on solving two projectile motion problems using 2-D kinematics. The first question involves finding the change in velocity over time for a body projected at speed u and angle theta, while the second question seeks the speed of the body at a height h. Participants emphasize that calculus is unnecessary for these problems and suggest using kinematic equations instead. The importance of clearly presenting algebraic work, preferably in LaTeX format, is also highlighted for better understanding and collaboration.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of 2-D kinematics
  • Familiarity with projectile motion concepts
  • Basic algebra skills
  • Knowledge of LaTeX for formatting equations
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  • Study the kinematic equations for projectile motion
  • Learn how to derive velocity and speed from position functions
  • Practice solving projectile motion problems without calculus
  • Explore LaTeX formatting for mathematical expressions
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Homework Statement

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Question 1: A body is projected with speed u at an angle theta with the horizontal. Find the change in velocity in time t.

Question 2: A body is projected with speed u at an angle theta with the horizontal. Find the speed of body at a height h.

Both the questions are somehow related and that's why I've included both question in one thread.[/B]

Homework Equations

: Equations from 2-D Kinematics and vector and maybe some calculus.[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution

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I tried to use dv/dt but I'm not able to figure out that to what quantity/value should it be equal. And it's throwing me off :/

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You really don't need to use calculus here. Can you try and set up the kinematics for it?
 
paisiello2 said:
You really don't need to use calculus here. Can you try and set up the kinematics for it?
hmm..Tried using kinematics equations but that landed me no where. Can you please show me that how will it be done?
 
Can you show your work?
 
paisiello2 said:
Can you show your work?
I don't have a camera right now and the laptop's camera isn't that good (it captued everything pixelated).
 
dahano said:
I don't have a camera right now and the laptop's camera isn't that good (it captued everything pixelated).
You should not be trying to post images of your own algebra. That's for pages from books and diagrams. Take the trouble to type your working into a post, preferably using LaTeX.
 

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