Solve Dynamics Questions: Velocity & Height Range

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The discussion focuses on solving dynamics questions related to projectile motion, specifically calculating velocity and height range. The participants derived velocities of 34.8 m/s and 36.6 m/s using the equations of motion, including d = 1/2at^2 + v1t and v = d/t. The maximum height was calculated to be between 22.8 m and 23.0 m, with adjustments made for ground level. Despite these calculations, the results were reported as incorrect in an online assignment, prompting further clarification and validation of the formulas used.

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2. d = 1/2at^2 + v1t

v =d/t




3.
horizontal time it takes equals vertical time

Horizontal
t = d/v = 50 /(v1cos10)


Vertical
d = 1/2at^2 + v1t
-0.6 = 1/2(-9.81)(50/v1cos10)^2 + v1sin10(50 /(v1cos10)

i get v1 = 36.6 m/s

-1.6 = 1/2(-9.81)(50/v1cos10)^2 + v1sin10(50 /(v1cos10)
i get v1 = 34.8 m/s


So my range is 34.8 m/s to 36.6 m/s

for b part

dv = v1(t) - 1/2(9.81)(t^2)

maximum height occurs at half the time so i used 1/2(50/v1cos10)

dv = 34.8(1/2(50/36.64cos10) - 1/2(9.81)(1/2(50/34.8cos10))^2
i got 22.8 m

for 2nd velocity

dv = 36.64(1/2(50/36.64cos10) - 1/2(9.81)(1/2(50/36.64cos10))^2
i got 23.0 m


So my maximum height range is 22.8 m to 23.0 m

According to my online assignment this is wrong

Edit:
i just noticed for maximum height i guess I also add 2.1 m if they are measuring from the Ground so 22.8 + 2.1 = 24.9 m and 23.0 + 2.1 = 25.1 m but these values still are somehow wrong...


please helppppppppppp

 
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[itex]y = v_{oy} t - \frac{1}{2} g t^2 + y_o[/itex] (1)

[itex]y_{max}[/itex] occurs when [itex]y' = 0[/itex]

[tex]y' = v_{oy} - g t \longrightarrow t = v_{oy} / g[/tex]

Substitute t in eq.(1)

[tex]y = \frac{v^2_{oy}}{g} - \frac{1}{2} g \left\{\frac{v_{oy}}{ g}\right\}^2}+ y_o[/tex]

[tex]y = \frac{v^2_{oy}}{g} \left\{1 - \frac{1}{2}}\right\} + y_o[/tex]

[tex]y = \frac{v^2_{oy}}{2g} + y_o[/tex]

Using the componets of your velocities of 34.84 and 36.64 m/s should get the answer.

Should also note that Y could not exceed [itex]25\tan{10} +2.1 \leq 6.6[/itex] just to confirm your numbers are "in the right ball park"
 

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