Two and Three dimensional motion

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The discussion focuses on the projectile motion of a bullet shot at an angle θ with an initial speed v0. To determine the maximum height, the time of flight, and the horizontal distance traveled, the equations of motion for both the x and y components are utilized. The maximum height is found by setting the vertical velocity to zero, while the time of flight is calculated by solving for when the vertical position returns to zero. The horizontal distance is derived from the total time of flight and the horizontal velocity component. The calculations emphasize the importance of understanding both dimensions in projectile motion.
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Homework Statement



A bullet is shot with a speed v0 at an angle θ above the horizontal.
a) what is its maximum height?
b) how long does it take before it hits the earth?
c) where does it strike the earth?

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


x component: x= x0 + uxt + 1/2axt^2
= v0cosθt

y component: y= y0 + uyt + 1/2ayt^2
= v0sinθt - 5t^2
assume that g=-10

a) when maximizing y, dy/dt=0=v0sinθt - 10t

b) set y = 0 --> 0= v0sinθt - 10t
0 = t(v0sinθ - 10t)
t = 0, t= v0sinθ/10

c) maximize x, I assumed that dx/dt = 0. But I'm not too sure on this part.
 
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you have the total time of flight as t=(v0sinθ)/10. So what the total 'x' distance it travels?
 
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