what must be the minimum velocity of a missile if it is strike a target a 100m away?
It depends on the direction of the target. Is it overhead, horizontal, it matters.
it's horizontal
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To determine the minimum velocity of a missile required to strike a target 100 meters away, we need to consider a few factors. Let's assume we are neglecting air resistance for simplicity.
To calculate the minimum velocity, we can use a basic kinematic equation:
\[ s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 \]
Where:
- \(s\) is the displacement (distance) of the missile (100m in this case),
- \(u\) is the initial velocity of the missile,
- \(t\) is the time taken,
- \(a\) is the acceleration (which we assume to be constant).
Since we are finding the minimum velocity, we can assume the missile is fired horizontally, meaning the initial vertical velocity is zero (neglecting gravity). Therefore, the only force acting on the missile will be the horizontal force due to the initial velocity.
Given this information, we can ignore the second term in the equation, resulting in:
\[ s = ut \]
Plugging in the values, we have:
\[ 100 = u \cdot t \]
To find the minimum velocity, we can assume that the time it takes for the missile to reach the target is negligible (close to zero). Therefore, the equation simplifies to:
\[ 100 = u \cdot 0 \]
However, this equation cannot be solved since it results in an indeterminate form (0 multiplied by any value is still 0).
In conclusion, the minimum velocity required to strike a target 100m away cannot be determined without additional information, such as the time available for the missile to reach the target or any other constraints related to the missile's capabilities.