Projectiles dealing with a bullet

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves projectile motion, specifically analyzing the trajectory of a shell fired from the ground with a given initial speed and angle. The original poster seeks to determine the horizontal range and the time of flight while neglecting air resistance.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the need to resolve the initial velocity into horizontal and vertical components using trigonometric functions. There are attempts to apply kinematic equations, but some participants express difficulty in determining these components.

Discussion Status

Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of trigonometric functions to resolve components and the application of kinematic equations to find time in the air. Multiple interpretations of the problem are being explored, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach yet.

Contextual Notes

The original poster has indicated that previous attempts have resulted in incorrect answers, suggesting potential misunderstandings in the application of the concepts involved.

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1. Homework Statement
A shell is fired from the ground with an initial speed of 1.60*10^3m/s at an initial angle of 56° to the horizontal.
(a) Neglecting air resistance, find the shell's horizontal range.

(b) Find the amount of time the shell is in motion.



Homework Equations



vector triangle sin and cosine

The Attempt at a Solution


all of my answers have been wrong i did the triangle and got hyp 1600 opp side 1326.46 bottom 894.7 from there i don't know where to go please HELP
 
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You'll need to use the kinematic equations for projectile motion (horizontal and vertical components).
 
i know that i just can't figure out the horiz and vertical components is
vertical
Vi:1600
thats all i know
 
Would be better to:

1) Resolve the horizontal by doing Cos (theta) x initial velocity
2) v=u+at to get time in the air
3) Get horizontal component with trig like in 1)
4) distance bullet traveled is s = d / t rearranged to give d = s x t

That's all I can give you without giving you the answer on a plate :L
 

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