The discussion centers on solving a projectile motion problem involving vertical and horizontal components of motion. The equations presented are Y = (v sin θ)t - 0.5gt² and X = (v cos θ)t, with specific values given for height and distance. Participants note the challenge of having three variables without sufficient information, particularly the maximum height. A hint suggests that knowing the maximum height can help calculate the initial velocity components. The rule for maximum height is provided as H = (u² sin² θ) / 2g, indicating a potential method for solving the problem.
Kindly see the attached pdf. My attempt to solve it, is in it.
I'm wondering if my solution is right. My idea is this: At any point of time, the ball may be assumed to be at an incline which is at an angle of θ(kindly see both the pics in the pdf file). The value of θ will continuously change and so will the value of friction.
I'm not able to figure out, why my solution is wrong, if it is wrong .
TL;DR Summary: I came across this question from a Sri Lankan A-level textbook.
Question - An ice cube with a length of 10 cm is immersed in water at 0 °C. An observer observes the ice cube from the water, and it seems to be 7.75 cm long. If the refractive index of water is 4/3, find the height of the ice cube immersed in the water.
I could not understand how the apparent height of the ice cube in the water depends on the height of the ice cube immersed in the water. Does anyone have an...