Projectile Motion: Firing range

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves projectile motion, specifically related to a firing range scenario. Participants are discussing the kinematic equations and their application to a series of parts in the problem, with a focus on determining the necessary calculations for part (d).

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are exploring the calculation of vertical and horizontal velocities and discussing the implications of these values on the problem. There is an inquiry into the reasoning behind a specific velocity value mentioned in the discussion.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing hints and suggestions for approaching the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of initial velocities and acceleration, but there is no explicit consensus on the solution to part (d) yet.

Contextual Notes

There are references to specific values and conditions, such as time and gravitational acceleration, which are under consideration but not fully resolved in the discussion.

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1. Homework Statement

The problem and all known information is attached.

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The kinematic equations are attached.

The Attempt at a Solution


My attempt is attached. I did part (a), (b), and (c), right.

How do I do part (d)? I tried distance/ time .
 

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Maybe you can find its vertical and horizontal velocity at that time, then you can reach the goal. Since you have done the first three problems, this couldn't be complicated for you. Give it a try!
 
Thanks for reply. Its the easiest question but I don't see it. I tried a few a things before you commented.

Can you explain why is it 28.9 m/s?
 
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I will help. Just give me a sec to read the question.
 
You are given the initial vertical and horizontal velocity ##v_v=v_0\sin\theta## and ##v_h=v_0\cos\theta## and the vertical acceleration ##a=-g.## Because ##v_h## remains constant, so when ##t=1.5,## ##v_h=v_0\cos\theta## and ##v_v=v_0\sin\theta+at=v_0\sin\theta-1.5s\cdot g.## This can give you any idea?
 

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