What does "horizontal length" mean?flyparnape said:
Where did the horizontal length come from? Is that mentioned in the problem statement?flyparnape said:
The horizontal length comes from the position of the rocket before launchPeroK said:
Not sure how that is relevant. Could you please post the full problem statement so we can see what's being asked for in context?flyparnape said:
Yes, the POSITION of the rocket, not the length of the rocket.flyparnape said:
(fixed your units for you)flyparnape said:
What aspect of the launch parameters determines the time in the air (for a flight that starts and finishes at the same height)?flyparnape said:
I don't think that's the answer we were expecting. Normally, in projectile motion problems the horizontal length of an object is not relevant. In any case, the length of an object tells you nothing about launch speed and angle.flyparnape said:
I sense a language issue. By "horizontal length", do you mean how far the projectile moves horizontally between its launch and when it lands?flyparnape said:
Neither of those are "launch parameters".flyparnape said:
You control the angle of launchharuspex said:
And the speed.flyparnape said:
The velocity of a projectile can be found using the formula v = g*tan(θ), where g is the acceleration due to gravity and θ is the launch angle. Flight time can be used to determine the value of g*tan(θ).
If you do not know the value of g or the launch angle, you will need to gather more information or use a different method to calculate the velocity. You can measure the distance traveled by the projectile and use the formula v = d/t, where d is the distance and t is the flight time. Alternatively, you can use a motion sensor to collect data on the projectile's motion and analyze it using mathematical equations.
Yes, knowing the launch angle and flight time is necessary to calculate the velocity of a projectile. These two parameters are crucial in determining the trajectory of the projectile and its speed. Without this information, it would be impossible to accurately calculate the velocity.
Yes, this method can be used to find the velocity of any projectile as long as you have the launch angle and flight time. However, the accuracy of the calculation may vary depending on external factors such as air resistance and wind.
One limitation of using this method is that it assumes a constant acceleration due to gravity and neglects factors such as air resistance and wind, which can affect the velocity of the projectile. Additionally, this method may not be accurate for projectiles with very high velocities or for objects that do not follow a parabolic trajectory.
