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bullet is shot at angle of 27° above horizontal. In air for 12.2s. it strikes ground 340 m from the shooter. initial y-velocity of bullet?

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  • 3 years ago

    range of object projected at an angle θ

    R = (V²/g)sin(2θ)

    V is initial velocity in m/s

    g is the acceleration of gravity 9.8 m/s²

    Vx = Vcos27

    Vx = 340/12.2 m/s

    Vcos27 = 340/12.2 = 27.87

    V = 27.87 / cos27 = 31.28 m/s

    Vy = 31.28 sin 27 = 14.2 m/s

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