Vertical components:
dy = 0m
ay = 9.8m/s^2 [down]
t = 1.34s
V1y = required
V2y = 0
i first tried to find V1y
dy =vi t + 1/2 a t^2
and got V1y = -6.566
then i solved for time of flight
dy =vi t + 1/2 a t^2
0 = -6.566t + 4/9t^2
and for 1.34 seconds
does this mean the time of flight is the...
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1. Homework Statement
how to get
R=Vi 2 sin2θ/g
y=x*tanθ-[x2*g]/[2(Vi*cosθ)2]
Homework Equations
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Vx=Vi*cosθ
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The Attempt at a Solution
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Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
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Homework Equations
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Homework Equations
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