A football is kicked from the ground at 27 m/s at an angle of 42 degrees above the horizontal (ground). No one gets in the way until after it hits the ground. Use the value g=9.8 m/s^2. Assuming that the ground is level and that there is negligible air resistance, wind, etc.
a) How much time after the ball is kicked does it first hit the ground?
b) How far away from the kick does the ball land?
c) To what maximum height does the ball go?
d) What is the displacement of the ball (distance and direction) 1.0 s after the ball is kicked?
e) What is the velocity of the ball (speed and direction) 1.0 s after the ball is kicked?
Please help me by showing me steps, etc. I do not really know where to start, what equations to use, etc. for some of the problems. Thanks!
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To solve these problems, we can use the basic equations of projectile motion. Here's how you can approach each part:
a) How much time after the ball is kicked does it first hit the ground?
To find the time of flight, we can use the equation for vertical motion:
h = ut + (1/2)gt^2
Here, h is the vertical displacement (height), u is the initial vertical velocity, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and t is time.
In this case, the ball starts from the ground (h = 0) and initially moves upward, so the equation becomes:
0 = 27sin(42)t - (1/2)gt^2
We need to solve this equation for t. Rearranging it, we get:
(1/2)gt^2 = 27sin(42)t
Dividing both sides by t and rearranging, we get:
(1/2)gt = 27sin(42)
Now, we substitute the values:
(1/2)(9.8)t = 27sin(42)
Simplifying the equation, we get:
4.9t = 27sin(42)
Finally, solve for t:
t = (27sin(42))/(4.9)
b) How far away from the kick does the ball land?
To find the horizontal range, we can use the equation for horizontal motion:
R = u * t
Here, R is the horizontal range, u is the initial horizontal velocity, and t is the time of flight (which we found in part a).
The initial horizontal velocity is given by:
u = 27cos(42)
Substituting the values, we get:
R = (27cos(42)) * t
Substitute the value of t from part a to find the range.
c) To what maximum height does the ball go?
The maximum height of the projectile occurs when its vertical velocity becomes zero.
Using the equation for vertical motion:
v = u + gt
Initially, the ball moves upward, so its initial vertical velocity is given by:
u = 27sin(42)
At maximum height, v = 0, so we have:
0 = (27sin(42)) + (9.8)t
Solve this equation for t:
t = -(27sin(42))/(9.8)
Now, substitute this value of t into the equation for vertical displacement:
h = (27sin(42))t - (1/2)gt^2
Calculate the value of h.
d) What is the displacement of the ball (distance and direction) 1.0 s after the ball is kicked?
To find the displacement at any time after the ball is kicked, we need to calculate the horizontal and vertical components separately.
The horizontal displacement is given by:
S_horizontal = u_horizontal * t
where u_horizontal is the initial horizontal velocity.
The vertical displacement is given by:
S_vertical = u_vertical * t - (1/2)gt^2
where u_vertical is the initial vertical velocity.
Substituting the values, calculate S_horizontal and S_vertical. The total displacement is the vector sum of the horizontal and vertical components.
e) What is the velocity of the ball (speed and direction) 1.0 s after the ball is kicked?
To find the velocity at any time after the ball is kicked, we need to calculate the horizontal and vertical components separately.
The horizontal velocity remains constant throughout the motion:
v_horizontal = u_horizontal
The vertical velocity changes due to the acceleration due to gravity:
v_vertical = u_vertical + gt
Substitute the values to calculate v_horizontal and v_vertical. The total velocity is the vector sum of the horizontal and vertical components.