A stone is propelled from a catapult with a speed of 50ms-1 ,attains a height of 100m calculate:
1.the time of flight
2.the angle of projection
3.the range
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Y^2 = Yo^2+2g*h = 0.
Yo^2+(-19.6)100 = 0,
Yo = 44.3 m/s. = Vertical component of initial velocity.
1. Y = Yo + g*Tr = o.
44.3 + (-9.8)Tr = 0,
Tr = 4.52 s. = Rise time.
Tf = Tr = 4.52 s. = Fall time.
Tr+Tf = 4.52 + 4.52 = 9.04 s. = Time of flight.
2. Yo = Vo*sin A = 44.3.
50*sin A = 44.3,
A = 62.4 Degrees.
3. Range = Vo^2*sin(2A)/g = 50^2*sin(124.8)/9.8 =
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To calculate the time of flight, angle of projection, and range of a stone propelled from a catapult, we can use the equations of projectile motion. Here's how you can find each of these values:
1. Time of Flight:
The time of flight is the total time the stone remains in the air. We can use the equation for vertical motion to find it.
First, we need to find the initial vertical velocity (V₀ᵥ) of the stone. As the stone is launched vertically, it will have an initial velocity of zero in the y-direction (upwards). So, V₀ᵥ = 0 ms⁻¹.
Then, use the equation:
Δy = V₀ᵥt + (1/2)gt²
where Δy is the change in height (100 m), g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 ms⁻²), and t is the time of flight.
Rearranging the equation, we get:
100 = (1/2)(9.8)t²
Simplifying, we have:
t² = 20.41
Taking the square root of both sides:
t ≈ 4.52 seconds
Therefore, the time of flight is approximately 4.52 seconds.
2. Angle of Projection:
The angle of projection (θ) is the angle at which the stone is launched from the catapult with respect to the horizontal. To find it, we can use the equation for horizontal motion.
The horizontal component of the initial velocity (V₀ₓ) can be found using trigonometry. As there is no horizontal force acting on the stone during its flight, the horizontal velocity remains constant throughout its trajectory. So, V₀ₓ = 50 ms⁻¹ (given).
Now, use the equation:
V₀ₓ = V₀cos(θ)
where V₀ is the initial velocity (50 ms⁻¹) and θ is the angle of projection.
Rearranging the equation, we get:
θ = arccos(V₀ₓ / V₀)
θ = arccos(50 / 50) = arccos(1) = 0 degrees
Therefore, the angle of projection is 0 degrees. This indicates that the stone was launched horizontally.
3. Range:
The range is the horizontal distance covered by the stone. To find it, we use the equation for horizontal motion.
The horizontal distance (range) covered by the stone is given by:
R = V₀ₓt
where R is the range, V₀ₓ is the horizontal component of the initial velocity, and t is the time of flight.
Substituting the values we know:
R = (50 ms⁻¹) * (4.52 s)
R ≈ 226 meters
Therefore, the range of the stone is approximately 226 meters.