A projectile is shot at an angle of #pi/6 # and a velocity of # 5 m/s#. How far away will the projectile land?
1 Answer
Apr 24, 2017
2.2 m
Explanation:
To solve this kinematics problem, we have to consider motion in both the horizontal and vertical component. We then realise that the t value (time of flight) would be the same for both components.
Vertical component:
Given
and
find t.
Horizontal component:
Given
and
find d.
distance
= speed x time
= (4.330)(0.5097)
= 2.207 m
Thus, the projectile will land 2.2 m away.