Solving Projectile Problem for Avalanche Angle

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To solve the projectile problem involving a cannon firing at an avalanche, the cannon's muzzle speed is 992 m/s, with a target 1900 m horizontally and 793 m vertically above. The equations of motion are set up using horizontal and vertical components, leading to the equations Xf = xi + vit and Yf = yi + vit + 1/2at². The attempt to solve for time t using the horizontal equation results in a complex expression when substituted into the vertical equation, causing confusion in arithmetic. The discussion highlights the need for clarity in units, as mixing position and speed leads to errors in calculations. The challenge lies in correctly manipulating the equations to find the optimal firing angle.
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Homework Statement



A cannon with a muzzle speed of 992 m/s is used to start an avalanche on a mountain slope. The target is 1900 m from the cannon horizontally and 793 m above the cannon. At what angle, above the horizontal, should the cannon be fired? (Ignore air resistance.)

Homework Equations



Xf= xi+vit
Yf=yi+vit+1/2at2
vfy^2=viy^2+2a(yf-yi)
x=cos(theta)992m/s
Y=sin(theta)992m/s

The Attempt at a Solution


ok this one i can get all the equations setup.
xf= cos(theta)992m/s
793=(sin(theta)992m/s)t + 1/2(-9.80)t2
using the x eqaution i can solve for t.
t=1900/cos(theata)992m/s
but once i place it into the eqaution, it gets very messy and i get stuck on the arithmatic.
793= (sin(theta)992m/s)(1900/cos(theata)992m/s)+1/2(-9.80)(1900/cos(theata)992)^2
this is where i am stuck.
 
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veloix said:
xf= cos(theta)992m/s
You have a position measured in meters per second. This obviously doesn't make sense.
 
Avodyne said:
You have a position measured in meters per second. This obviously doesn't make sense.

i know the it shuold look like this
xf=xi+vit
1900m= 0+(cos(theta)(992m/s)t
 
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