Solve Dynamics Questions: Velocity & Height Range

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In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of range and maximum height of a projectile using equations for horizontal and vertical time. The range is determined to be between 34.8 m/s and 36.6 m/s, while the maximum height range is between 22.8 m and 23.0 m. There is also a mention of adding 2.1 m for measuring from the ground and the maximum height should not exceed 6.6 m. The conversation also mentions the use of velocity components of 34.84 and 36.64 m/s to get the final answer.
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2. d = 1/2at^2 + v1t

v =d/t




3.
horizontal time it takes equals vertical time

Horizontal
t = d/v = 50 /(v1cos10)


Vertical
d = 1/2at^2 + v1t
-0.6 = 1/2(-9.81)(50/v1cos10)^2 + v1sin10(50 /(v1cos10)

i get v1 = 36.6 m/s

-1.6 = 1/2(-9.81)(50/v1cos10)^2 + v1sin10(50 /(v1cos10)
i get v1 = 34.8 m/s


So my range is 34.8 m/s to 36.6 m/s

for b part

dv = v1(t) - 1/2(9.81)(t^2)

maximum height occurs at half the time so i used 1/2(50/v1cos10)

dv = 34.8(1/2(50/36.64cos10) - 1/2(9.81)(1/2(50/34.8cos10))^2
i got 22.8 m

for 2nd velocity

dv = 36.64(1/2(50/36.64cos10) - 1/2(9.81)(1/2(50/36.64cos10))^2
i got 23.0 m


So my maximum height range is 22.8 m to 23.0 m

According to my online assignment this is wrong

Edit:
i just noticed for maximum height i guess I also add 2.1 m if they are measuring from the Ground so 22.8 + 2.1 = 24.9 m and 23.0 + 2.1 = 25.1 m but these values still are somehow wrong...


please helppppppppppp

 
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[itex] y = v_{oy} t - \frac{1}{2} g t^2 + y_o [/itex] (1)

[itex] y_{max} [/itex] occurs when [itex] y' = 0 [/itex]

[tex] y' = v_{oy} - g t \longrightarrow t = v_{oy} / g[/tex]

Substitute t in eq.(1)

[tex]y = \frac{v^2_{oy}}{g} - \frac{1}{2} g \left\{\frac{v_{oy}}{ g}\right\}^2}+ y_o[/tex]

[tex]y = \frac{v^2_{oy}}{g} \left\{1 - \frac{1}{2}}\right\} + y_o [/tex]

[tex]y = \frac{v^2_{oy}}{2g} + y_o [/tex]

Using the componets of your velocities of 34.84 and 36.64 m/s should get the answer.

Should also note that Y could not exceed [itex] 25\tan{10} +2.1 \leq 6.6 [/itex] just to confirm your numbers are "in the right ball park"
 

FAQ: Solve Dynamics Questions: Velocity & Height Range

What is the formula for velocity?

The formula for velocity is v = d/t, where v is velocity, d is distance, and t is time.

How do you calculate average velocity?

The average velocity can be calculated by taking the total displacement and dividing it by the total time taken.

What is the difference between average velocity and instantaneous velocity?

Average velocity is the overall velocity of an object over a period of time, while instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at a specific moment in time.

How does height affect the range of a projectile?

The height at which a projectile is launched affects its range as it will have a greater gravitational potential energy and therefore a longer flight time.

How can you calculate the maximum height of a projectile?

The maximum height of a projectile can be calculated using the formula h = (v^2 * sin^2(theta)) / (2 * g), where h is the maximum height, v is the initial velocity, theta is the angle of launch, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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