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P0274
Expert Mechanics › KinematicsProduct of Flight Times for Equal-Range Projectiles
Two particles are launched from the same point on the ground with the same initial speed $v_0$ but at different launch angles. Air resistance is negligible.
P0298
Intermediate Mechanics › KinematicsProjectile Launch Angles to Clear a Barrier
A projectile is launched from the ground with an initial speed $v_0$. To be successful, it must pass over a barrier of height $y$ located at a horizontal distance $x$ from the launch point.
- What is the minimum launch angle $\theta_{min}$ that will clear the barrier?
- What is the maximum launch angle $\theta_{max}$ that will clear the barrier?
P0313
Advanced Mechanics › KinematicsMinimum Initial Velocity for Projectile Motion to Hit a Target
As shown in the figure, an object P is located at the top of a flagpole of height $h$. A boy at point O, a horizontal distance $s$ from the base of the flagpole A, shoots a small stone with a slingshot to hit the object P. The initial speed of the stone is $v_0$.
- What is the minimum value of the initial speed $v_0$ required for the stone to hit object P?
- What is the corresponding launch angle $\theta$ (the angle between the launch direction and the horizontal)?
P0316
Advanced Mechanics › KinematicsProduct of Flight Times for Projectiles with Equal Range
Two particles are launched from the same point on level ground with the same initial speed $v_0$ but at different launch angles, $\alpha_1$ and $\alpha_2$. They move in the same vertical plane and land at the same distance R from the launch point, as shown in Figure (a). Air resistance is negligible.
P0317
Advanced Mechanics › KinematicsProduct of Flight Times for Projectiles on an Incline
Two particles are launched from the bottom of a slope inclined at an angle $\theta$ to the horizontal. Both are launched with the same initial speed $v_0$ but at different angles, $\alpha_1$ and $\alpha_2$, measured relative to the inclined plane. Both particles land on the incline at the same distance R up the slope, as shown in Figure (b).
- Determine the relationship between the product of their times of flight, $t_1 t_2$, and their common range R along the incline.
- Compare this result with the conclusion from the problem of projectile motion on horizontal ground.
P0273
Expert Mechanics › KinematicsMaximizing Projectile Range on an Inclined Plane
As shown in Figure, a cannon is situated on a hillside plane with an inclination angle of $\theta$. The cannon fires a projectile with an initial velocity of $v_0$ at an elevation angle of $\alpha$ relative to the slope. Air resistance is to be neglected.
- Find the position where the projectile lands on the slope.
- Find the elevation angle $\alpha$ that achieves the maximum range along the slope.
P0319
Advanced Mechanics › KinematicsProjectile Trajectory Over a Double-Inclined Plane
An object is launched from the base of a triangular prism resting on a horizontal surface. The left face of the prism has an inclination angle of $\theta$ with the horizontal, and the right face has an inclination angle of $\varphi$. The object is launched with an angle $\alpha$ relative to the horizontal from the bottom corner of the $\theta$-inclined face. The trajectory is such that the object just grazes the peak of the prism and lands at the bottom corner of the $\varphi$-inclined face.
P0276
Expert Mechanics › KinematicsProjectile Motion of Two Balls Clearing a Rod
As shown in the figure, two balls, Ball 1 and Ball 2, are launched horizontally from the same point at a height $H$ above the ground. The origin O is directly below the launch point. The initial horizontal velocities are $v_1$ and $v_2$ respectively, with $v_1 > v_2$. Ball 1's trajectory just clears the top of a vertical rod of height $h$ located at a horizontal position $x_P$. Ball 1 then lands on the ground at a horizontal distance $R$ from the origin. Ball 2 is launched, lands on the ground at $x=R/3$, undergoes a perfect elastic collision, and its rebound trajectory also just clears the top of the same rod. Ball 2's second landing point is also at $x=R$.
- Find the ratio $v_1/v_2$.
- Find the position of the rod, $x_P$.
- Find the height of the rod, $h$.
P0212
Beginner Mechanics › KinematicsProjectile Motion Analysis of a Thrown Ball
Two people are playing catch. The ball is thrown and caught at the same height. The horizontal distance between them is $s$, and the total time of flight for the pass is $t$.
- What is the initial velocity of the ball when it is thrown?
- What is the speed of the ball at its highest point?
- How high does the ball travel above the point of release?
P0339
Advanced Mechanics › KinematicsMinimum Initial Velocity to Clear a Wall
As shown in the figure, a water gun needs to shoot water over a wall. The wall is at a horizontal distance of $d=3$ m from the nozzle and has a height of $h=4.0$ m relative to the nozzle. Air resistance is to be neglected. The acceleration due to gravity is $g=10$ m/s².
- Find the minimum initial speed $v_0$ required.
- Find the corresponding launch angle $\alpha$.
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