Problem: The speed of a projectile when it reaches its maximum height is one-half its speed when it is at half its maximum height. What is the initial projection angle of the projectile?
FREE Expert Solution
In this problem, we are going to express the information given using equations then solve.
Uniform accelerated motion (UAM) equations, a.k.a. "kinematics equations":
The maximum height reached:
At maximum height, the speed of the projectile is equal to vx since vy = 0.
The speed at maximum height, vhmax = v0cosθ
Problem Details
The speed of a projectile when it reaches its maximum height is one-half its speed when it is at half its maximum height. What is the initial projection angle of the projectile?
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