Projectile Motion Homework: Calculating Net Height for Daredevil Cannon Launch

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A daredevil is launched from a cannon at a 45-degree angle with an initial speed of 25.0 m/s, aiming to reach a net positioned 50 m away. The required height for the net to catch the daredevil is calculated to be 10.8 m above the cannon. The user attempted to apply the projectile motion equation but encountered difficulties in reaching the correct answer. Clarification on the calculations and the correct use of the projectile motion equations is requested. Understanding the physics behind the motion is essential for solving similar problems effectively.
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Homework Statement


A daredevil is shot out of a cannon at 45degrees horizontal with an initial speed of 25.0m/s. A net is positioned at a horizontal distance of 50m from the cannon from which it is shot. At what height above the cannon should the net be placed in order to catch the daredevil?


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P=X/ViCos(theta)


The Attempt at a Solution


i tried this equation but it did not work out. The answer is supposed to be 10.8m. Please explain it if you get this correct. Thank you!
 
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try this equation y = F(x): = yo +xTAN\theta - gx2/2Vo2COS2\theta
 
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