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Chapter 3, Problem 24P
A rock is thrown upward from the level ground in such a way that the maximum height of its flight is equal to its horizontal range R. (a) At what angle θ is the rock thrown? (b) In terms of the original range R, what is the range Rmax the rock can attain if it is launched at the same speed but at the optimal angle for maximum range? (c) Would your answer to part (a) be different if the rock is thrown with the same speed on a different planet? Explain.
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An object is launched at a velocity of 20 m/s in a direction making an angle of 25° upward with the horizontal. (with solutions each)a) What is the maximum height reached by the object?b) What is the total flight time (between launch and touching the ground) of the object?c) What is the horizontal range (maximum x above ground) of the object?
A rock is thrown upward from the level ground in such a way that the maximum height of its flight is equal to its horizontal range R.
(a) At what angle ? is the rock thrown? °(b) In terms of its original range R, what is the range Rmax the rock can attain if it is launched at the same speed but at the optimal angle for maximum range?Rmax = (c) Would your answer to part (a) be different if the rock is thrown with the same speed on a different planet?
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