A person throws a physics book off of a cliff at an initial speed of 3 m/s at an angle of 20 degrees. The book is in
the air for a total of 2.5 seconds.
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To find certain parameters of the book's motion, we can use the kinematic equations of projectile motion.
1. Find the horizontal component of the initial velocity (Vx):
The horizontal velocity (Vx) remains constant throughout the motion. Therefore, we can find Vx by using the formula:
Vx = V * cos(theta)
where V is the initial speed (3 m/s) and theta is the launch angle (20 degrees).
Plugging in the given values:
Vx = 3 m/s * cos(20 degrees)
Vx ≈ 2.80 m/s
2. Find the vertical component of the initial velocity (Vy):
The vertical velocity (Vy) changes due to the effect of gravity.
We can find Vy using the formula:
Vy = V * sin(theta)
Plugging in the given values:
Vy = 3 m/s * sin(20 degrees)
Vy ≈ 1.03 m/s
3. Find the time t taken for the book to reach the highest point:
The time it takes to reach the highest point is given by half of the total time of flight.
So, t = 2.5 seconds / 2 = 1.25 seconds
4. Find the maximum height (H) reached by the book:
To find the maximum height, we can use the equation of vertical motion:
H = Vy * t - (1/2) * g * t^2
where g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2).
Plugging in the given values:
H = (1.03 m/s) * (1.25 s) - (1/2) * (9.8 m/s^2) * (1.25 s)^2
H ≈ 0.34 meters
5. Find the range (R) of the book:
The horizontal range of the projectile is given by:
R = Vx * t
Plugging in the given values:
R = (2.80 m/s) * (2.5 s)
R ≈ 7.00 meters
Therefore, the book reaches a maximum height of approximately 0.34 meters and covers a horizontal range of approximately 7.00 meters.